and Miranda Case study A 15yearold female comes in for her annual physical Her mom informs you that she is worried because the girl has been on a strict diet and has lost a great deal of weight in the past few months She has very little energy and does not seem interested in hanging out wit ID: 760855
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Patient #4
By Naomi,
Rayvin
, and Miranda
Slide2Case study
A 15-year-old female comes in for her annual physical. Her mom informs you that she is worried because the girl has been on a strict diet and has lost a great deal of weight in the past few months. She has very little energy and does not seem interested in hanging out with her friends. The girl mentions that she has been losing some hair lately and she has not menstruated over three months. Microscopic analysis of her urine does not reveal anything abnormal.
Slide3Macroscopic and Microscopic Analysis
Macroscopic AnalysisThe urine was almost colorless and clear.Microscopic analysisNo erythrocytes or leukocytes were found present.
Slide4Chemical analysis
The pH was Low.The specific gravity was normal.The protein level was normal.The glucose level was normal.The Ketone level was elevated.
Slide5Low ph could indicate
acidosisdehydrationdiabetic ketoacidosisdiarrheastarvation
Slide6Elevated ketones could indicate
Abnormal food or nutrition intake due to: anorexia nervosa (an eating disorder), fasting, high protein or low carbohydrate diet, starvation, vomiting over a long periodDisorders of increased metabolismAcute or severe illnessBurnsFeverHyperthyroidismNursing a baby (lactation)Pregnancy
Slide7Symptoms
Extreme weight lossInsomniaAbnormal blood countThin hair or hair that falls outDry skinIrregular heart rhythmsLow blood pressureIrregular Menstruation