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What vitamin is needed for synthesis of prothrombin?
Vitamin K
The quantity of prothrombin is correlated with what vitamin?
K
An important role of vitamin K is the synthesis of?
prothrombin
What diseases are caused by not having enough vitamin B12?
Jaundice
What vitamin is good for blood to clot properly?
Vitamin K is responsible for the clotting of blood..
Can you eat potato during jaundice?
Potatoes are rich in vitamin D and they are safe to eat during jaundice. This includes sweet potatoes and yams.
How is vitamin K deficiency measured?
Vitamin K deficiency is typically measured by assessing levels of prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) in the blood. Additionally, measurement of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, such as Factor II, VII, IX, and X, can also be used to diagnose deficiency. Specialized tests to directly measure vitamin K levels in the blood can also be performed.
What protein is necessary to synthesize vitamin K?
A) Albumin B) GI mucosa C) Mucopolysaccharides D) Prothrombin
What drug reverses the action of warfarin?
vitamin K, or, when rapid reversal is needed (such as in case of severe bleeding), with prothrombin complex concentrate.
What makes eyes and palms turn yellow?
Jaundice and carotenemia are the most common causes of yellow skin. Jaundice is accumulation of bilirubin which is a bile pigment and carotenemia is the accumulation of carotene; the precursor of vitamin A.
What are the later symptoms of primary biliary cirrhosis?
Jaundice from the accumulation of bile and nutritional deficiencies-bruising from lack of vitamin K, bone pain from lack of vitamin D, night blindness from lack of vitamin A, and skin rashes, lack of vitamin E.
Is it dangerous to have a prothrombin level of 41.8?
A prothrombin level of 41.8 seconds (assuming that's the measurement) indicates a prolonged clotting time, which can suggest a bleeding risk or a coagulation disorder. Normal prothrombin times typically range from 11 to 13.5 seconds. Elevated levels can be caused by various factors, such as liver disease, vitamin K deficiency, or anticoagulant medication. It’s important to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
