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What is the Nephron
How many do we have? why is it bad that we have so many? |
Functional unit of the kidneys
1-4 million because the kidneys can get pretty severe before you notice a change in function. |
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the counter current mechanism in the renal medulla
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controls the concentration or dilution of the urine
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S/SX Hyperkalemia 7
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•Irregular heartbeat
•Fatigue •Weakness •Tingling, numbness, or other unusual sensations •Paralysis •Difficulty breathing •Nausea and vomiting |
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name some functions of the renal system 4
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hormone regulation
vitamin d regulation excretes nitrogen waste regulate blood volume by erythopoitin produced in the kidneys which triggers production of red blood cells |
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name some food that you would want to avoid while one Spirlactolone and why
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beans spinach sanka peaches sunflower seeds sanka avacodoes bananas dried fruits melons
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where do loop diruretics work?
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loop of henley
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what lab values are you concerned with if your pt is on loop diuretics
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BUN creatinine potassium glucuse
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are loop diuretics high or low output
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High
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which lab value is most important to watch while your pt is on loop diuretic? why?
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Potassium because it can cause the fatal arrrythmias
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where do thiazide diuretics work
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distal convaluted tubule
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what do you need to keep in mind regarding allergies and diuretics
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Thiazide contraindicated in sulfonomide allergy
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What kind of teaching do you need to give to a young girl put on a diuretic or anyone on a diuretic regarding fluids
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that she still needs to be sure and drink water some may think they will lose weight if they don't causing severe dehydration, and can have severe edema
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what nursing assessments do you need to make before giving a diuretic 9
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bp
hr weight K level I & O Skin turgor GFR Lungs edema in extremities |
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if patient is on a diuretic name a food that you would want them to avoid
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processed meats
high sodium where salt is water will follow |
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ThiaziNe is a what class of drug
ThaziDe is a what class of drug |
Thiazine = Nausea
Thiazide = Diuretic |
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Drug of choice for nausea for children
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Compazine
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what are some things to watch for with thiazines
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CNS depression
urinary retention dry mouth |
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what part of brain makes you vomit
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CTZ zone
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what is the drug of choice for motion sickness
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meclezine or antevert
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what class is used more commonly used in chemo
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serotonin ht3
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what can you see sometimes when you give merinol? D/t
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anxiety
Addiction |
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what is a side effect of phenergan that you want to stop it immediately
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extra paramital symptoms
pill rolling toungue wallering shaking arms |
