Case Scenario 1: A 48-year-old female patient came to the OPD with complaints of depressed mood, irritability, and dark yellow urine. Her lab reports show: Sodium (Na⁺): 132 mEq/L Potassium (K⁺): 4.0 mEq/L Elevated Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) levels a.What is Read More …
Category: Case Scenario
Clinical Cases of Minerals
Case Scenario 1: A 13-year-old girl presents with tingling and numbness in her right fingers, intermittent muscle cramps, and decaying teeth. On examination, she has carpopedal spasms, positive Chvostek’s and Trousseau’s signs, and dental caries. Identify the mineral likely to Read More …
Clinical Cases of Nutrition
Case Scenario 1: A 4-year-old child from a poor socioeconomic background presents with frequent infections, lethargy, edema, protruded abdomen, and moon face. On examination, the child is found to have edema and is diagnosed with protein-energy malnutrition (PEM). a) Identify Read More …
Clinical Cases of Vitamins
Case Scenario 1: A 5-year-old child from a rural area is brought to the ophthalmology clinic with complaints of difficulty seeing at night for the past few months. On examination, the child has dry, rough conjunctiva, Bitot’s spots, and dry, Read More …
Clinical Cases of Proteins
Case Scenario 1: A 6-month-old infant is brought to the pediatric clinic with complaints of delayed milestones, irritability, and a musty odour in the urine. On examination, the baby has fair skin, blond hair, and blue eyes. The paediatrician suspects Read More …
Clinical Cases of Lipids
Case Scenario 1: A 40-year-old man is brought to the hospital in a comatose state. On examination, he was found to be dehydrated with a characteristic breathing pattern and a sweet smell on his breath. His laboratory investigation reveals: Random Read More …
Clinical Cases of Carbohydrates
Subsection: Clinical Conditions in Carbohydrate Metabolism Case Scenario 1: A male patient around 51 years of age came to the hospital with complaints of increased thirst, frequent urination, and unexplained weight loss over the past 3 months. He also reports Read More …
Clinical Cases of Biological Oxidation
Subsection: Inhibitors of ETC Case Scenario 1: A 20-year-old woman was brought to the emergency room in an unconscious state. Upon examination, she was found to be intoxicated with cyanide poisoning. Explain the mechanism of action of Mention any two Read More …
Clinical Cases of Enzymes
Section: Diagnostic Importance of Enzymes Case Scenario 1: A 58-year-old male is brought to the casualty at 4:00 AM with complaints of profuse sweating and a feeling of tightness in the chest for the past 3 hours. The chest pain Read More …