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What is a consequence of obesity on wound healing?
What is a consequence of obesity on wound healing?
- Increased vascularity of adipose tissues
- Poor vascularity of adipose tissues (correct)
- Enhanced collagen synthesis
- Decreased risk of infection
Which vitamin deficiency is critical for collagen synthesis and absorption of iron in wound healing?
Which vitamin deficiency is critical for collagen synthesis and absorption of iron in wound healing?
- Vitamin C (correct)
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin D
Which of the following medications is known to impair wound healing?
Which of the following medications is known to impair wound healing?
- Anticonvulsants (correct)
- Antibiotics
- Thyroid hormones
- Vitamins
How does smoking affect wound healing?
How does smoking affect wound healing?
What effect does iron deficiency have on wound healing?
What effect does iron deficiency have on wound healing?
Flashcards
Obesity's effect on wound healing
Obesity's effect on wound healing
Obese patients often have slower or problematic wound healing due to poor blood flow in fatty tissues, reduced blood vessel function, increased infection risk, and reduced collagen production.
Medication's impact on wound healing
Medication's impact on wound healing
Certain medications can hinder or help wound healing. Some, like anticonvulsants and angiogenesis inhibitors, slow healing, while others, like vitamins and thyroid hormones, speed it up.
Iron deficiency's effect on wound healing
Iron deficiency's effect on wound healing
Low iron levels reduce oxygen delivery to the wound, delaying healing.
Vitamin C's role in wound healing
Vitamin C's role in wound healing
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Smoking's effect on wound healing
Smoking's effect on wound healing
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Study Notes
Obesity and Wound Healing
- Obese patients often experience delayed or complicated wound healing.
- Adipose tissue has poor blood supply (vascularity).
- Vascular insufficiency can hinder healing.
- Obesity increases the risk of infection.
- Collagen synthesis is reduced in obese individuals.
Medications and Wound Healing
- Some medications, including anticonvulsants and angiogenesis inhibitors, can impair wound healing.
- Other medications, like vitamins and thyroid hormones, can enhance healing.
Nutritional Factors and Wound Healing
- Iron deficiency decreases oxygen to the wound, delaying healing.
- Vitamin C deficiency causes wound swelling (edema), slow dead tissue removal, and low tensile strength, potentially leading to wound breakdown.
- Vitamin C is crucial for iron absorption and collagen synthesis.
- Vitamin K deficiency impacts blood clotting.
- Smoking decreases blood flow (ischemia) hindering wound healing.
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Description
This quiz explores the relationship between obesity and wound healing. It covers factors like vascular insufficiency, medication effects, and nutritional deficiencies that inhibit recovery. Understanding these elements is vital for improving treatment outcomes in obese patients.
