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What is the name of the enzyme responsible for the chemical breakdown of polysaccharides?
What is the name of the enzyme responsible for the chemical breakdown of polysaccharides?
What is the normal BMI range for adults?
What is the normal BMI range for adults?
When do parents/carers need to start brushing their children's teeth?
When do parents/carers need to start brushing their children's teeth?
How does sugar cause tooth decay?
How does sugar cause tooth decay?
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What hormone is released during hyperglycemia?
What hormone is released during hyperglycemia?
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At what age should solid foods be introduced to a baby?
At what age should solid foods be introduced to a baby?
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What type of food is tooth and health friendly for young children?
What type of food is tooth and health friendly for young children?
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What is the role of insulin in the body?
What is the role of insulin in the body?
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What is the significance of understanding all medications a patient is taking, including over-the-counter drugs, in providing safe and effective care?
What is the significance of understanding all medications a patient is taking, including over-the-counter drugs, in providing safe and effective care?
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What is the first step in the mechanical breakdown of polysaccharides?
What is the first step in the mechanical breakdown of polysaccharides?
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What is the cause of Joe's discomfort and pain?
What is the cause of Joe's discomfort and pain?
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How does Losec decrease acid production in the stomach?
How does Losec decrease acid production in the stomach?
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What type of medication is Losec?
What type of medication is Losec?
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What is the main function of salivary amylase?
What is the main function of salivary amylase?
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What is the name of the condition that Joe has been diagnosed with?
What is the name of the condition that Joe has been diagnosed with?
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What is the name of another proton pump inhibitor medication?
What is the name of another proton pump inhibitor medication?
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What should a woman do when considering oral contraception pills while breastfeeding?
What should a woman do when considering oral contraception pills while breastfeeding?
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What does the 'G' in APGAR score stand for?
What does the 'G' in APGAR score stand for?
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What is a characteristic of a breastfed baby's faeces/stool?
What is a characteristic of a breastfed baby's faeces/stool?
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What is the primary purpose of the APGAR score?
What is the primary purpose of the APGAR score?
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What is a key difference between the faeces/stool of breastfed and formula-fed babies?
What is a key difference between the faeces/stool of breastfed and formula-fed babies?
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What is the significance of the 'R' in APGAR score?
What is the significance of the 'R' in APGAR score?
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What is the primary benefit of consulting a healthcare provider when considering oral contraception pills while breastfeeding?
What is the primary benefit of consulting a healthcare provider when considering oral contraception pills while breastfeeding?
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What is the 'A' in APGAR score?
What is the 'A' in APGAR score?
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Study Notes
Digestive System
- Pancreatic amylase is the enzyme responsible for breaking down polysaccharides into maltose and simple sugars in the small intestine.
- Mechanical breakdown of polysaccharides begins in the mouth with chewing, and salivary amylase initiates the breakdown of complex carbohydrates.
Nutrition and Health
- Normal BMI range for adults is 18.5 to 24.9.
- Parents/caregivers should start brushing their children's teeth as soon as the first tooth erupts.
- Sugar causes tooth decay by providing a food source for bacteria in the mouth, which metabolize sugars and produce acids that lead to cavities and decay.
- Tooth- and health-friendly foods for children include fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, nuts, and seeds.
Hormones and Sugar
- Insulin is the hormone released during hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels) to regulate blood glucose levels.
Reproduction and Sexuality
- The nurse should recommend introducing solid foods to newborns at around 6 months, not 3 months.
Energy and Metabolism
- The pathway of a bolus from ingestion to the stomach involves mechanical digestion in the mouth, mixing with saliva containing amylase, and traveling down the esophagus via peristalsis.
- GORD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) symptoms include epigastric pain, heartburn, and discomfort due to stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus, causing irritation and inflammation of the esophageal lining.
- Losec decreases acid production in the stomach by inhibiting proton pumps, reducing acid secretion.
- Proton pump inhibitor medications include omeprazole and lansoprazole.
APGAR Score
- The APGAR score measures a newborn's Appearance, Pulse, Grimace response, Activity, and Respiration.
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Test your knowledge of human body functions, including digestion and BMI measurements.
