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blood pressure renal function - *Antihypertensives* Diuretics affect ___________, and blood pressure affects ____________. insufficient blood flow to various organs - *Antihypertensives* Hypertension puts strain on the heart and peripheral vasculature. It also puts strain on capillaries, leading to ___________________. Afterload - *Antihypertensives* _____________ = the pressure in the arteries against which the ventricles pump

Erythrocytes - An RBC is a small disk with two unique properties: 1). a biconcave shape and 2). the capacity to be reversibly deformed. The flattened, biconcave shape provides a surface area/volume ratio that is optimal for gas diffusion into and out of the cell. Deformity enables the erythrocyte to assume a more compact torpedo-like shape, squeeze through the microcirculation, and return to normal. Hemoglobin Synthesis - very dependent on nutritional intake. Two of the most important nutrients...

-obstructions -antibiotic-resistant bacteria ---- presence of multiple strains of bacteria - What are potential causes of chronic infection/UTI? -fever -N/V -Pain (abdominal, pelvic, back) -LMP -Contraceptive use -Sexual partners -hygeine habits -Vaginal discharge/irritation -hx of UTIs - What additional HPI questions would you want to ask a patient with urinary complaints (dyuria, urgency, etc.)?

1. The nurse implements which of the following interventions in the plan of care for a client with hypothyroidism? A. Applying lotion for skin care B. Providing a cool temperature in the room C. Scheduling periods of test D. Administering p.r.n. medication for diarrhea - A. Applying lotion for skin care

A client has a history of alcoholism, has been vomiting large amounts and has diarrhea. He has ECG changes, dysrhythmias, tremors and neuromuscular hyperirritability with hyperactive deep tendon reflexes. This client has __________________ electrolyte imbalance. - hypomagnesaemia An elderly client has recently been prescribed a loop diuretic for the management of CHF and is experiencing polyuria and diaphoresis. She is weak and fatigued with N&V, has paresthesia, decreased deep tendon reflexes ...

Hypoxemia - low levels of oxygen in the blood Hypoxia - decreased tissue oxygenation Indications of Hypoxia - Dyspnea Nasal flaring Use of accessory muscles Purse lipped or diaphragmatic breathing Decreased endurance Skin, mucous membrane changes (pallor, cyanosis) ABG analysis - best way to determine oxygen needs

Corticosteroids/glucocorticoids/steroids - What hormones are produced by the adrenal gland and maintain homeostasis? Cortisol - What is an endogenous glucocorticoid? 1. Glucocorticoids 2. Mineralcorticoids 3. Adrenal Sex Hormones - What are the 3 categories of steroid hormones? 1. Inhibits the immune and inflammatory system 2. Inhibits arachidonic acid metabolism 3. Inhibits production of ILK-1, TNF, and other cytokines 4. Impairs lymphocytes and inhibits tissue repair - What is the MOA ...

Antigout Drugs - allopurinol (Zyloprim) colchicine (Colcyrs) febuxostat (Uloric) Allopurinol MOA - inhibit synthesis of uric acid by inhibiting xanthine oxidase conversion of hypoxanthine & xanthine to uric acid Allopurinol use - prevention of further gouty attacks (prophylaxis) manage hyperuricemia What should be monitored before starting allopurinol? - **renal fx - need renal dosing LFTs blood counts What are the side effects of allopurinol? - drowsiness and dizziness

panhypopituitarism. - term correctly associated with the lack of all (PAN = all) anterior pituitary hormones: including cortisol deficiency from lack of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), thyroid deficiency from lack of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), and loss of secondary sex characteristics from lack of FSH and LH Hyperpituitarism: Primary Adenoma - •Usually benign slow-growing •Arise from cells of the anterior pituitary •Local expansion may cause both neurologic and secretory de...

"shift to the left" - NEUTROPHILIA: Elevated systemic body temperature is a clinical manifestations would most likely be indicative of _____________________ • HHNKS is characterized by - a lack of ketosis. A BNP (b-type natriuretic peptide) diagnostic test - will be most useful in determining whether a patient admitted with acute shortness of breath has heart failure ACE inhibitors, direct renin inhibitors, Ang II receptor blockers (ARBs), and aldosterone inhibitors - Are used widely in ...