they decided to transfer the patient in this institution. III. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Modifiable Factors - Lifestyle - Diet - Alcohol - Smoking - Chronic NSAID use - Hypertension Non Modifiable Factors - Hereditary - Age - Sex Renal tissue loses function Renal function adaptation Kidneys lose ability to maintain fluid and electrolyte homeostasis Decrease in Glomelular Filtration Rate Decrease ability to concentrate urine Decrease ability to excrete toxins Further decrease of GFR
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Question 1 Mr. Jones‚ aged 70 years‚ has a history of Left Ventricular Failure and has been admitted to a medical admissions unit with dyspnoea and is found to be tachycardic. He is accompanied by his wife. a) Discuss the immediate care that would be given by the multidisciplinary team to aid Mr Jones dyspnoea. (12Marks) Feedback Question 1a: Those who did well: demonstrated a clear understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and
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Ciprogen Drug Information Ciprogen category: • Human • Antibacterials • Urinary Anti-Infectives Active ingredients: • Ciprofloxacin Ciprogen companies and manufacturers: • Merck • General Drugs House Ciprogen forms‚ composition and dosages: • N / A Indications‚ usages and classification codes: • J01MA02 - Ciprofloxacin There is an additional general information about this medication active ingredient ciprofloxacin: Pharmacological action Broad-spectrum antimicrobial drug of
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hypertension‚ chronic kidney disease stage 3 Past Medical/Surgical History: metastasis of prostate cancer‚ primary; bone cancer‚ secondary; cardiomyopathy‚ a central hypertension‚ left bundle branch lock‚ past substance abuse‚ congestive heart failure; removal of throat abscess (date unknown); tonsillectomy (date unknown) Family/Cultural/Ethnic Considerations: patient prefers to live alone though has family support from siblings Summary of Admission History and Progress Notes: 67-year-old
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viral myositis‚ whereas the leading diagnosis in the 9-18 year age range was trauma. Signs and Symptoms The urine appears dark or burgundy. There is pain and tenderness in the affected muscles. There may be weakness of the damaged muscles. Renal failure Biochemical Disorder (brief description and explanation using concepts in biochemistry‚ cell biology‚ and or genetics Rhabdomyolysis can be defined as a clinical syndrome associated with the breakdown of skeletal muscle fibres and myocyte cell
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1. A female client is admitted with a diagnosis of acute renal failure. She is awake‚ alert‚ oriented‚ and complaining of severe back pain‚ nausea and vomiting and abdominal cramps. Her vital signs are blood pressure 100/70 mm Hg‚ pulse 110‚ respirations 30‚ and oral temperature 100.4°F (38°C). Her electrolytes are sodium 120 mEq/L‚ potassium 5.2 mEq/L; her urinary output for the first 8 hours is 50 ml. The client is displaying signs of which electrolyte imbalance? A. Hyponatremia B. Hyperkalemia
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The kidney is one of the most important organs in our body; it removes waste products from the blood by excreting them into the urine. If a person experiences kidney failure‚ waste products can’t pass out of the blood‚ which causes waste to build up in their bodies. While a patient can choose to replace their kidney with a working one‚ dialysis is also an option in cases of kidney shortage. Dialysis provides the same functions a kidney does. It clinically purifies the blood as a replacement for the
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protective effect of garlic and telmisartan against renal damage induced by unilateral IR in obese rats fed a high fat diet for 16 wk. We also compared the effects of garlic to telmisartan and to their combined administration. Meloxicam was used as a standard anti-inflammatory agent. Prophylactic oral
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abdominal mass • Systemic symptoms of infection – Fever – ↑ c-reactive protein – Leukocytosis with shift to the left • *Can be asymptomatic Case Study: Health History • Patient: John Smith‚ a 60 year-old Caucasian male • Past Medical History: Acute renal failure/insufficiency‚ hypertension. • Allergies: NKA • Social/Family History: Married and lives with his wife‚ who is in good health. He has three children who are grown and live in different states‚ but they talk daily. • Reason for Admittance: Wife
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Anemia in Kidney Disease and Dialysis � What is anemia? A person whose blood is low in red blood cells has anemia. Red blood cells carry oxygen (O2) to tissues and organs throughout the body and enable them to use the energy from food. Without oxygen‚ these tissues and organs—particularly the heart and brain—may not do their jobs as well as they should. For this reason‚ a person who has anemia may tire easily and look pale. Anemia may also contribute to heart problems. Anemia is common
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