Homework Help is Here – Start Your Trial Now!
Science
Nursing
31. A 6-year-old boy is brought to the physician by his mother because of intermittent upper abdominal pain during the past 5 weeks and a rash for 1 week. Vital signs are norm Physical examination shows yellow nodules over the extensor surfaces of the upper extremities. There is hepatomegaly and tenderness on palpation of the epigastric region Serum studies show an increased amylase activity, increased chylomicron concentration, and a markedly increased triglyceride concentration. Three months after beginnin restricted diet, his serum chylomicron and triglyceride concentrations decrease significantly, and the skin lesions resolve. A deficiency of which of the following enzymes is. likely cause of these findings? A OA) Acetyl-CoA carboxylase OB) HMG-CoA lyase OC) HMG-CoA reductase OD) Hormone-sensitive lipase OE) Lipoprotein lipase

31. A 6-year-old boy is brought to the physician by his mother because of intermittent upper abdominal pain during the past 5 weeks and a rash for 1 week. Vital signs are norm Physical examination shows yellow nodules over the extensor surfaces of the upper extremities. There is hepatomegaly and tenderness on palpation of the epigastric region Serum studies show an increased amylase activity, increased chylomicron concentration, and a markedly increased triglyceride concentration. Three months after beginnin restricted diet, his serum chylomicron and triglyceride concentrations decrease significantly, and the skin lesions resolve. A deficiency of which of the following enzymes is. likely cause of these findings? A OA) Acetyl-CoA carboxylase OB) HMG-CoA lyase OC) HMG-CoA reductase OD) Hormone-sensitive lipase OE) Lipoprotein lipase

Phlebotomy Essentials
Phlebotomy Essentials
6th Edition
ISBN:9781451194524
Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1SRQ
See similar textbooks
icon
Related questions
Question
31. A 6-year-old boy is brought to the physician by his mother because of intermittent upper abdominal pain during the past 5 weeks and a rash for 1 week. Vital signs are norma Physical examination shows yellow nodules over the extensor surfaces of the upper extremities. There is hepatomegaly and tenderness on palpation of the epigastric regior Serum studies show an increased amylase activity, increased chylomicron concentration, and a markedly increased triglyceride concentration. Three months after beginning restricted diet, his serum chylomicron and triglyceride concentrations decrease significantly, and the skin lesions resolve. A deficiency of which of the following enzymes is likely cause of these findings? O A) Acetyl-CoA carboxylase O B) HMG-CoA lyase O C) HMG-CoA reductase O D) Hormone-sensitive lipase O E) Lipoprotein lipase
Transcribed Image Text:31. A 6-year-old boy is brought to the physician by his mother because of intermittent upper abdominal pain during the past 5 weeks and a rash for 1 week. Vital signs are norma Physical examination shows yellow nodules over the extensor surfaces of the upper extremities. There is hepatomegaly and tenderness on palpation of the epigastric regior Serum studies show an increased amylase activity, increased chylomicron concentration, and a markedly increased triglyceride concentration. Three months after beginning restricted diet, his serum chylomicron and triglyceride concentrations decrease significantly, and the skin lesions resolve. A deficiency of which of the following enzymes is likely cause of these findings? O A) Acetyl-CoA carboxylase O B) HMG-CoA lyase O C) HMG-CoA reductase O D) Hormone-sensitive lipase O E) Lipoprotein lipase
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

SEE SOLUTIONCheck out a sample Q&A here
Blurred answer
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Phlebotomy Essentials
Phlebotomy Essentials
Nursing
ISBN:
9781451194524
Author:
Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Publisher:
JONES+BARTLETT PUBLISHERS, INC.
Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Profession…
Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Profession…
Nursing
ISBN:
9780323414425
Author:
Robert J Hubert BS
Publisher:
Saunders
Fundamentals Of Nursing
Fundamentals Of Nursing
Nursing
ISBN:
9781496362179
Author:
Taylor, Carol (carol R.), LYNN, Pamela (pamela Barbara), Bartlett, Jennifer L.
Publisher:
Wolters Kluwer,
Fundamentals of Nursing, 9e
Fundamentals of Nursing, 9e
Nursing
ISBN:
9780323327404
Author:
Patricia A. Potter RN MSN PhD FAAN, Anne Griffin Perry RN EdD FAAN, Patricia Stockert RN BSN MS PhD, Amy Hall RN BSN MS PhD CNE
Publisher:
Elsevier Science
Study Guide for Gould's Pathophysiology for the H…
Study Guide for Gould's Pathophysiology for the H…
Nursing
ISBN:
9780323414142
Author:
Hubert BS, Robert J; VanMeter PhD, Karin C.
Publisher:
Saunders
Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions (Min…
Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions (Min…
Nursing
ISBN:
9781337406291
Author:
Gerald Corey, Marianne Schneider Corey, Cindy Corey
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
SEE MORE TEXTBOOKS