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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Avoid: soap‚ alcohol skin preps‚ hot baths sun exposure and use spf 15 or higher for 12 months after treatment Chemo-used to destroy the tumor by eliminating the cell wall Before admin of chemo: Explain procedure to the pt Admin an EKG chemo can cause
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Electrolyte is a scientific term for salts‚ specifically ions. The term electrolyte means that this ion is electrically-charged and moves to either a negative or positive electrode. Ions that move to the negative which are called cations are positively charged and Ions that move to the positive which are called anions are negatively charged. They can be divided into acids‚ bases‚ and salts‚ because they all give ions when dissolved in water. Electrolytes are present in the human body‚ and the balance
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Root Operations and Approaches Tool Section 0 Alteration 0 Bypass Medical and Surgical Definition: Explanation: Examples: Definition: Explanation: 1 Examples: 2 3 4 Change Control Creation 5 Destruction 6 Detachment Dilation 7 8 9 B Division Drainage Excision Extirpation F G H Explanation: Examples: Definition: Explanation: Examples: Definition: Explanation: Examples: Definition: Explanation: Examples: Definition:
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Cardiovascular system: The circulatory system: The circulatory system is made up of the vessels and the muscles that help and control the flow of the blood around the body. This process is called circulation. The main parts of the system are the heart‚ arteries‚ capillaries and veins. As blood begins to circulate‚ it leaves the heart from the left ventricle and goes into the aorta. The aorta is the largest artery in the body. The blood leaving the aorta is full of oxygen. This is important for
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contraindications of treatment‚ and patient education for a post-menopause female patient. Case study: Mrs. K Three days ago‚ Mrs. K‚ a 63 years old white female‚ was brought to the ER with complaints of left shoulder pain radiating up to her neck for 2 hours. EKG and cardiac enzymes confirmed diagnosis of acute
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Medical Terminology Quiz List 20142015 **Please note: all quizzes are cumulative** September 1‚ 2014 Quiz 1 Abbreviations (21) @ at ā before abd abdomen‚ abdominal ac before meals ad lib as desired AMA against medical advice AP apical pulse as tol as tolerated ASA aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) AU both ears BID twice a day BM bowel movement BP blood pressure BRP bathroom privileges CBC complete blood count CHF congestive heart failure cl liq clear liquids CNS central nervous system
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MUSCULOSKELETAL FRACTURES ● Fracture is a disruption or break in the continuity of the bone structure. ● Traumatic injuries account for the majority of fractures. ● Fractures can be classified as displaced (open) or nondisplaced (closed) depending on communication or noncommunication with the external environment. ● Signs include immediate localized pain‚ decreased function‚ and inability to bear weight or use affected part. Obvious bone deformity may be present. ● Bone goes through eight stages of selfhealing (union)
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Chronic Respiratory Failure Shelby Lynch Date of Care: 03/19/2013 Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 340: Critical Care |Assessment |Medical/Nursing Diagnoses |Treatment | |Brief review of the patient |Medical Diagnoses: |Therapeutic Modalities
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right Before a heart Attack Your Body Will Give You These 4 Signs w3.newsmax.com Heart Failure Definition Heart failure is a condition in which the heart has lost the ability to pump enough blood to the body’s tissues. With too little blood being delivered‚ the organs and other tissues do not receive enough oxygen and nutrients to function properly. Description According to the American Heart Association‚ about 4.9 million Americans are living with congestive heart failure. Of these‚ 2.5 million
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