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Glomerular filtration rate normal: - ANSWER 120-130 GFR definition: - ANSWER rate at which fluid filters from the blood into the Bowman's capsule GFR is dependent on: - ANSWER Renal blood flow, cardiac output, microvascular resistance GFR is affected by: - ANSWER Cardiac output

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NU 608 3 Study Guide Questions and Answers All Correct Capillary/interstitial hydrostatic pressure: - Answer- Facilitates the inward movement of water from the interstitial space into the capillary. Causes edema due to increased volume/pressure in which the pressure forces excessive amounts of fluid out of the capillaries and into the tissues. Myocardial infarction: ischemia for how long? repair? - Answer- Ischemia of the myocardial cells for >20 minutes. Sudden coronary obstruction ov...

NU 608 3 study guide Questions and Answers 100% Correct | latest update Glomerular filtration rate normal: - 120-130 GFR definition: - rate at which fluid filters from the blood into the Bowman's capsule GFR is dependent on: - Renal blood flow, cardiac output, microvascular resistance GFR is affected by: - Cardiac output Best measurement of GFR: - Creatinine Acute glomerulonephritis- what causes it and what is it? - Intrinsic renal failure. Injury of the glomerulus. Caused by streptoc...