Describe how clinicians screen for multiple metabolic disorders in infants


Tandem mass spectroscopy allows clinicians to screen for over 30 metabolic disorders by analyzing metabolites in a blood spot collected on a filter paper from a simple heel prick on the newborn.

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Victoria is 92 years of age. Recently, she experienced a viral infection that has made her weak and lose interest in eating. Based on this information, Victoria is in ________.

A. positive nitrogen equilibrium B. anaphylactic shock C. facilitated re-energizing mode D. negative nitrogen balance

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Among older adults, vitamins A, C, B12, and E, iron and zinc are often

A) undigested. B) underconsumed. C) overconsumed. D) consumed in admirable amounts.

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An activity in which all participants are called on to respond to a question in an open forum is called: a. brainstorming

b. Delphi technique. c. de facto technique. d. nominal group technique.

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When charting, remember that medical charts are _______________ documents as well as medical documents.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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