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20 Cards in this Set
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Acidification
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The conversion to an acid environment
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Acidosis
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The increase of acid content in the blood resulting from the accumulation of acid or loss of bicarbonate; the pH of blood is lowered
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Alkalosis
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The increase of alkalinity in the blood resulting from the accumulation of alkali or reduction of acid content; the pH of blood is raised
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Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
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A test that measures the nitrogen in the blood in the form of urea
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Congestive heart failure (CHF)
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Accumulation of blood in the circulatory due to inefficient pumping of the heart
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Dialysis
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The passage of a solute through a semipermeable membrane to remove toxic materials and to maintain fluid, electrolyte, and pH levels of the body system when the kidneys no longer work
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Diuresis
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The secretion and passage of large amounts of urine from the body
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Diuretics
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An agent that increases urine output and diuresis
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Edema
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A local or generalized condition in which body tissues retain excessive amounts of tissue fluid
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Excretion
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The elimination of waste products from the body
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Hyperkalemia
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An excessive amount of potassium in the blood
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Hypokalemia
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An abnormally low concentration of potassium in the blood
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Incontinence
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Loss of control over excretion of urine or feces
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Micturition
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Urination
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Nocturia
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Having to urinate excessively at night
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Pyelonephritis
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Inflammation of the kidney and renal pervis
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Urinary retention
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The inability to empty the bladder completely
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Urea
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The main nitrogenous constituent of urine and final product of protein metabolish; formed in the liver
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Uremia
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The buildup of urea and other nitrogenous products within the body that would normally be excreted by healthy kidneys
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Urolithiasis
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Kidney stones
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