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Biochemistry
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01/17/2014
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Term
gene defect in CF
 Definition
CFTR
Term
ion channel in CF
 Definition
cl channel -> secretion of thick mucus that plugs lungs, pancreas and liver
Term
symptoms of CF
 Definition
reucrrent pulmonary infections, chronic bronchitis, bronnchiectasis, pancreatic insufficiency, nasyl polyps and meconium ileus
Term
pancratic insufficiency
 Definition
diarrhea, steatorrhea, fat soluble vitamin (ADEK) deficiencies
Term
dx CF
 Definition
cl in sweat teast
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CF tx
 Definition
N-acetylcystein to loosen mucous plugs
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child on FQ
 Definition
only in CF
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