hyperkalemia will be defined as the index event and the associated date of service will be defined as the index date. • Had at least 12 months continuous enrollment • Were 18 years or older as of the index date Exclusion: • Received medications (i.e.‚ diuretics‚ sodium polystyrene sulfonate or patiromer) to treat or reduce the symptoms of high amount of potassium in the blood • Hospitalized or had any emergency room visits with the primary diagnosis code as 276.7 • Received a hemodialysis or dialysis with
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or Cirrhosis. Impression- Chronic Liver Disease Discussion- A discussion was carried out with the patient on starting a healthy diet and getting proper rest. Prescribed antibiotics for the infection‚ steroids for the inflammation and diuretics to reduce fluid backup. Questions- (1)-Do you think taking the Dilantin over the years caused the Liver Disease? (2).Do you think this patient will have to worry about deterioration of brain function? Chapter 4 PATIENT NAME- Ross Jim
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severely diluted urine. High blood sugar‚ excessive urination‚ increased thirst‚ increased hunger. 3 in 100‚000 people 7.7 per 1000 people Typically desmopressin (nasal spray) or IM‚ IV hypertonic saline solution (3% or 5%). Thiazide diuretics. Insulin and lifestyle management No effect on life expectancy Up to 10 years shorter life expectancy Mendez‚ �2 imbalances while Diabetes Mellitus causes diuresis due to high blood sugar leaking into the urine and taking excess water along
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who is at risk and initiating prophylactic measures before antineoplastic therapy begins -Hydration: maintain urinary output of 150 mL/hour. Should begin 24 to 48 hours before treatment before and at lest 72 hours after treatment. -Diuretics: may be used to promote the excretion of phosphate and uric acid. -Allopurinol: prevents uric acid formation. Begun a few days before. Continued 3-5 days after treatment to complete. -Sodium bicarbonate: is used to maintain an alkaline
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Aromatherapy is an alternative medicinal process through which natural oil extracts are used to relieve and rejuvenate the body in different ways. Various natural oils have different relieving potentials but all in all they aim at stimulating and enhancing proper functioning of the brain in the long run. These oils have been used for hundreds of years throughout history and across the globe. Aromatherapy oils can be categorized into three major types including cosmetic‚ olfactory and massage aromatherapy
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of the colon. Theobromine increases the amount of oxygen and nutrients that can be used by the brain and muscles. The caffeine metabolites are then filtered by the kidneys and they exit the body with the urine. Caffeine has been shown to have a diuretic effect on the body‚ which basically causes the body to release more water in the urine. However‚ new research suggests that this is only in people who have not built up tolerance to the caffeine molecule. 15).
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these berries have become quite popular because of its beneficial effect on weight reduction. It is definitely a superfood that helps in the acceleration of fat burning and weight reduction. The Goji berries have cleansing properties and are quite diuretic. This helps in removing toxins and other free radicals from the body. The fat burning promotes the increase of energy levels. Cantaloupe When it comes to weight loss you will be advised with innumerable things. However not all may suit your body
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Herbal Medicine‚ sometimes referred to as Herbalism or Botanical Medicine‚ is the use of herbs for their therapeutic or medicinal value. An herb is a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal‚ aromatic or savoury qualities. Herb plants produce and contain a variety of chemical substances that act upon the body. Herbal medicine is the oldest form of healthcare known to mankind. Herbs had been used by all cultures throughout history. It was an integral part of the development of modern
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patient who cannot understand English very well‚ the clinic would provide her with interpreters or her relatives (son‚ husband) translate for her. 2) Explain medical terminology in easy-understanding way. When I need to provide consultation regarding diuretics‚ I will describe this new medication as water pills‚ which let the patients
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Case study 5: Dementia (Alzheimer’s Disease) Patient description: SW is a 69 year old man‚ he is 5’9”‚ weighs 173 lbs. His blood pressure is 122/80 mmHg and total cholesterol is 204mg/dl‚ HDL-C is 47 mg/dl. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease 2 years ago‚ shortly after retiring from a career as a financial advisor. He has now reached symptoms consistent with stage 4 of the disease http://www.alzheimers.net/stages-of-alzheimers-disease/ . He is fully capable of walking at this stage‚ and
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