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begins. However, since his data shows him becoming dehydrated immediately after exercise (dark yellow urine), he may want to take frequent water breaks during his exercise routine so that his body can remain constantly hydrated and healthy. 8. Angiotensin II has the kidneys boost extracellular fluid which causes blood pressure to rise in two ways. It can cause the posterior pituitary to release its’ storage of antidiuretic hormone which causes water reabsorption in the kidneys. Second, it…

Effective pain relief is a priority. Monitoring and documenting characteristics of pain and pain score including nonverbal cues, BP and HR changes are important. Nurses should make sure Mr. Peter’s systolic blood pressure (BP) is over 100 before administering glycerly trinitrate (GTN) sublingually, since it reduces oxygen demand and increases oxygen delivery (Berman, Kozier & Erb 2015). 6 rights (mediation, time, route, patient, dosage and documentation) need to be confirmed. The regime of GTN…

Therefore, the smaller the pulse pressure. The wide or high pulse pressure is having a risk of heart disease. The person that having an elevated pulse pressure must seeks for a medical treatment. Among the treatment for high pulse pressure is angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)…

tolerance. Examples of pharmacologic treatment for hypertension include beta-blockers, alpha-blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, ace inhibitors, and angiotensin II receptor blockers. Each of these aids in reducing hypertension by either slowing heart rate, induces dilation of arterial blood vessels, or blocks the action of angiotensin II hormone. Even though antihypertensive medications do help reduce hypertension, athletes are prohibited from using some of these medications due to…

Patient Interview Paper The chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive and mostly irreversible deteriorating condition of the function of the lung and disease of heterogeneous with comorbidities. According to World Health Organization (WHO, 2015) the COPD is going to be the third leading cause of death by 2030 and estimated approximately 80 million in worldwide. This is the general term used to explain the numeral conditions inclusive of chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The…

Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, also known as ADPKD, is the most commonly inherited kidney disease with over 400,000 US cases per year, Usually an adult-onset disease, ADPKD occurs in individuals and families of different races equally, all over the world. ADPKD causes numerous fluid filled cysts to form in both of the kidneys. As it progresses, the cysts slowly replace most of the normal mass of the kidneys. When this occurs, the cysts often reduce kidney function, which can lead…

Know One Drug Erin Wu I chose losartan. For your molecule: Note the primary indication, and a secondary indication (even if off label) The primary indication is hypertension. It is also used for diabetic neuropathy and hypertension with left ventricular hypertrophy. Note and be able to draw the pharmacophore that appears to be responsible for activity. Losartan1 valsartan2 The molecule on the left is losartan and the…

Nursing is a job of practice that requires patient oriented care in order to fulfill patient recovery. It is important for nurses to understand and comprehend the significant problem in order to provide the necessary care for a patient. Student Ana Castillo, from Wilkes University took care of a cardiac patient during her clinical experience. The student identified the primary problem, provided nursing interventions, and evaluated the patient’s performance. The student provided care that aided…

Electrolytes affect the amount of water in your body, the acidity of your blood (pH), your muscle function, and other important processes. Electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, and others that are critical in allowing cells to generate energy, maintain the stability of their walls, and to function in general. They generate electricity, contract muscles, move water and fluids within the body, and participate in other activities.The concentration of electrolytes in the body is controlled by…

Ichthyosis is a rare genetic or acquired skin condition, classified under the “Disorders of Cornification” (NORD's Rare Disease Database, 2005) and is characterized by dry, thickened and scaling skin. There are many different forms of Ichthyosis, with some acquired types, disguisable from one another by the extent of scaling, the presence of reddening skin, how it was inherited and the associated abnormalities. Ichthyosis is a lifelong disease to which there is no cure. Ichthyosis may be…