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    Water Balance Worksheet

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    Water Balance Adipose tissue is one of the most hydrated of all tissues in the human body. False The most abundant cation in intracellular fluid is sodium. False Electrolytes determine most of the chemical and physical reactions of the body. True Solutes‚ regardless of size‚ are able to move freely between compartments because water carries them along the osmotic gradients.False The thirst center in the brain is located in the hypothalamus.True Dehydration can be caused by endocrine disturbances

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    oxygenated blood. Incomplete ejection of blood during ventricular contraction can cause mitral valve prolapsed‚ allowing blood to backflow into the left atrium‚ which increases pressure in pulmonary veins‚ causing pulmonary edema. Excess fluid in the alveoli due to edema disrupts normal gas exchange in the lungs‚ causing shortness of breath. Peripheral vascular disease causes narrowing of peripheral blood vessels and a decrease in blood flow to the lungs. The restriction of peripheral blood flow

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    Dopain Synthesis Essay

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    Class | Drugs | MOA | Indications | Contraindications | Drug Effects/Interactions | Adverse Rxns | Unique | Beta1 Adrenergic Sympathomimetics | Dopamine/Intropin (neurotransmitter/catecholemine) | * Dopamin is the only receptor to stimulate these site * A precursor in synthesis of NE * Action: Beta agonist/alpha agonist- dose dependentDopaminergic | * Dilate renal blood vessels‚ brain‚ mesentery and heart vessels increased blood flow * Stimulate alpha/beta receptors/vasoconstrictor

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    Cytomegalo Virus

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    Choice "A" is the best answer. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) mononucleosis is the most common cause of heterophile-negative infectious mononucleosis-like infections. Primary CMV infection is defined as infection in an individual who has never had a CMV infection before. In primary CMV infection patients‚ the first antibody to appear is the CMV IgM. It can be found as early as four weeks after infection and can remain positive for up to 20 weeks. Other antibodies present in primary CMV infection patients

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    Sepsis

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    Sepsis Becky Winzentsen Bryant & Stratton College AHLT 120 – A&P Dr. Mark Decker April 2‚ 2014 I chose to write about sepsis because my mother passed away from this deadly disease on March 9th. She was admitted to West Allis Memorial Hospital on February 25th with a severe urinary tract infection (UTI). My father and I thought she had a stroke because she showed signs of weakness‚ slurring‚ lethargy‚ and confusion. The doctors indicated that there was no sign of stroke‚ which was a relief

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    Learning Plan 1: Chapter 43 Take Home Case Study     Name:   Assessing an Unconscious Client                                                                                                                                                                                 ____/ 35 total Client ’s Name: Amy Braden Abstract:Amy Braden‚ age 24‚ is injured in an automobile accident. Upon arrival in the emergency room‚ she is unconscious. Objectives: 1. Identify specific topics for consideration during

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    urinary output. Measure specific gravity as indicated.•Percuss/palpate suprapubic area.• Encourage oral fluids up to 3000 mL daily‚ within cardiac tolerance‚ if indicated.• Monitor vital signs closely. Observe for hypertension‚ peripheral/dependent edema‚ changes in mentation. Weigh daily. Maintain accurate I&O.• Provide/encourage meticulous catheter and perineal care.• Recommend sitz bath as indicated.• Catheterize for residual urine and leave indwelling catheter as indicated. | • May minimize

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    Preeclampsia

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    8% of all pregnancies. Increased risk is associated with first pregnancies‚ advanced maternal age‚ African-American heritage‚ multiple pregnancies‚ and a past history of diabetes‚ high blood pressure‚ or kidney disease. Symptoms Return to top Edema (swelling of the hands and face present upon arising) Weight gain In excess of 2 pounds per week Of sudden onset‚ over 1 to 2 days Headaches Note: Some swelling of the feet and ankles is considered normal with pregnancy. Additional symptoms

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    protein metabolism. Pt’s must limit protein‚ sodium and potassium and fluids because the kidneys cannot excrete an adequate amount of urine. ABG’s is the best way to monitor pulmonary status by analyzing the level of hypoxia caused by pulmonary edema and for monitoring effects of treatment. Cardiogenic shock--there is low cardiac output from heart pump failure such as in heart failure‚ sever cardiomyopathy‚ acute MI. Pancreatitis-high carb‚ low fat diet. IV cimetidine(Tagamant)

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    Chronic Alcoholism (started drinking half gallon of tuba every day at the age of 16‚ beer and redhorse 2-3 times a week) Chronic Alcoholism (started drinking half gallon of tuba every day at the age of 16‚ beer and redhorse 2-3 times a week) Liver Cirrhosis Liver Cirrhosis Risk Factors * Chronic alcoholism * Smoking * Diet Malnutrition Risk Factors * Chronic alcoholism * Smoking * Diet Malnutrition Predisposing Factors * Age > 45 y/o * Gender (more common in

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