NURS 261 Pathophysiology II (NURS 261)

NURS 261 - Pathophysiology II Final Exam Study Guide /NURS 261 - Pathophysiology II Final Exam Study Guide . P. 311-312- Know Natriuresis and ANP ○ Natriuresis is a natural diuresis promoted by the heart and brain. The heart releases atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), brain (BNP) in response to excess water in the bloodstream. The natriuretic peptides act at the nephrons to release water into the urine. Natriuresis decreases the water content in the blood, and sodium follows water out of...

Final Exam Study Guide NURS 261 Pathophysiology II • - Know Natriuresis and ANP Know ANP is related to the heart Complication section. Know how HTN affects the heart • Complications of HTN. Know the 3 organs damaged by HTN The heart, the retina, the kidneys and arteries -Formation of Foam Cells Know the Alert Box Respiratory Inflammation and Infection Know the Pathophysiology of Asthma Know the Risk Factors R/T Acute Tubular Necrosis Know the etiology of Acute Glomerulonephritis ...