Chapter 39 Diuretics Open-Book Quiz‚ Chapter 39 1. Three uses of diuretics include treatment of hypertension‚ mobilization of edematous fluid‚ and used to prevent renal failure. 2. Aldosterone is the principal mineralocorticoid of the adrenal cortex; it stimulates reabsorption of sodium from the distal cortex. 3. Most diuretics share the same basic mechanism of action: they block sodium and chloride reabsorption. The greatest diuresis is produced by those drugs whose site of action
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Lactated Ringer’s Solution Lactated Ringer’s classified as an isotonic or crystalloid solution‚ has similar osmolarity to body fluids‚ meaning that it maintains fluid volumes in balance between the space inside and outside the blood vessels. Lactated Ringer’s contains electrolytes‚ substances necessary for cells to function. It’s intended for intravenous administration‚ but if a suitable vein cannot be found it can be given orally which has an unpleasant taste. It is made up of NaCl (sodium chloride)
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improper use of parathyroid hormone. • Problems with the parathyroid glands or surgical removal of these glands. • Problems with parathyroid function after removal of the thyroid gland. • Lack (deficiency) of vitamin D or magnesium or both. • Kidney problems. Less common causes include: • Intestinal problems that interfere with nutrient absorption. • Alcoholism.
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part belongs. Write the beginning letter of the correct organ system on the blank. M S U muscular skeletal urinary D R digestive respiratory C N circulatory nervous 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. rib bladder brain muscles nerves skull heart kidneys gullet lungs 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. large & small intestine ureters anus spinal cord stomach blood vessels mouth backbone windpipe nose Copyright 2010 Body Parts‚ Systems & Functions - Grade 3 Time Started: Time Finished:
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to bladder cancer. Certain industries that use organic chemicals that may cause bladder cancer are leather‚ textiles‚ and paint products as well as printing companies and are also found in many hair dyes. Also chronic urinary irritations such as kidney and bladder stones and infections increase the risk of bladder cancer. Not
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Umali‚ Yvonne Gladys A. BSN – 3D Tugot‚ Glyde D. Catheterization‚ Female Definition Urinary catheterization is the insertion of a catheter through the urethra into the urinary bladder for withdrawal of urine. Straight catheters are used for intermittent withdrawals; indwelling (Foley) catheters are inserted and retained in the bladder for continuous drainage of urine into a closed system. Purpose Intermittent catheterization is used for the following reasons:• To obtain a sterile
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his article‚ “Great Debate: Should Organ Donors Be Paid?” Rachel Rettner‚ Senior Writer of Live Science‚ states that “the government would pay for the incentive‚ regardless of its form…the set-up would mean that the rich and equal access to [the] kidneys” (Rettner 2009). Basically‚ the government would pay the incentive for the rich or poor‚ thus both classes will have the same convenience to various organs. Therefore‚ compensating donors will lead organ markets to become more
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One of the most embarrassing and uncomfortable diseases is urinary incontinence. Urinary Incontinence can be defined as a medical condition in which the patient loses the control of the bladder. Generally‚ it is more common in women more than men. Fifty to eighty percent of the elderly are affected by urinary incontinence. Depending on the condition the leakage varies from a small dribble to a large quantity of urine. There are about three to six million people with urinary incontinence in the UK
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heart‚ thoracic aorta and lungs to be removed. Following removal of the neck and chest organs‚ the abdominal organs are cut (dissected) free. These include the intestines‚ liver‚ gallbladder and bile duct system‚ pancreas‚ spleen‚ adrenal glands‚ kidneys‚ ureters‚ urinary bladder‚ abdominal aorta‚ and reproductive organs. To remove the brain‚ an incision is made in the back of the skull from one ear to the other. The scalp is cut and separated from the underlying skull and
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More than two million people across the globe are in desperate need for a form of transplant. Waiting lists can be years long‚ as there is an inadequacy to meet the demand. Seizing on this opportunity‚ people have turned towards the highly controversial organ trafficking system. The harvesting of such ‘black market’ organs is deemed illegal‚ but is allegedly booming in China. It has become the destination for people wanting to avoid the waiting lists and receive a ‘quick’ transplant. China conducts
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