Diuretic

then the kidneys will help out with raising the blood pH by excreting H+ and reabsorbing HCO3-, this is called renal compensation. Treatments for respiratory acidosis involve treating the underlying condition such as antibiotics for infections, diuretics to reduce blood pressure, bronchodilators to expand airways for COPD or asthma, or medical ventilation in severe cases (Weatherspoon, 2015).…

pressure to observe the elasticity of the skin and tissue in the swollen areas (Nicholson 2007). There was a slight swelling in the ankles, however her abdomen was not distended during the initial observation from the care team. Jill was also on diuretics to help her clear water from her body which caused the oedema before. Ascites if not treated in time can cause liver dysfunction as the build-up fluid puts too much pressure on the liver (The International Journal of Angiology 2011). Patients…

“One of the most exciting sports stories in recent years was the attempt to break Roger Maris’ single-season home run record. On September 8, 1998, Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals made history by hitting his sixty-second home run,” writes William Dudley. He also notes, “However, many people believe that McGwire’s achievement was tarnished by a revelation some weeks earlier that he had been using androstenedione, a compound that temporarily boosts levels of the male sex hormone…

The patient under assessment is Harold Owen who is a male at the age of 79. Owen is cognitively weakened or incapacitated. The patient is nervous and has an empty gaze. Owen follows instructions and is able to respond to straightforward questions from time to time. At the current stage, Owen is attempting to stand up and stroll, however, he needs help. Even though Owen is able to take his medications, he frequently asks for a drink. Owen has been diagnosed with Hypertension (HTN), also…

the blood which often means diuretic prescriptions, medications to control blood potassium, medications to restore blood calcium levels, and kidney dialysis. During kidney dialysis, a machine pumps blood through an artificial kidney and filters out waste. After it does that the blood then returns to the body for normal function. The dialysis along with the medications often help with recovery. The medications include “Lasix also known as Furosemide, which is a loop diuretic that prevents your…

their blood pressure as provided by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. These guidelines include avoiding the use of drugs or supplements that can raise blood pressure, exercising and dieting, as well as taking diuretics, ACE inhibitors, dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, angiotensin II receptor blockers. The article further provides questions for patients that emanate from these new guidelines. Such questions include the persons who need the treatment…

The Cherokees have utilized greenbriar as a blood purifier and a mellow diuretic to treat urinary contaminations. A salve can be produced using the leaves and bark to be connected to minor injuries and smolders, and the berries can be eaten crude or made into stick. 6. WILD GINGER A tea produced using the base of wild ginger…

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could have been prescribed because she was continuously deteriorating and dopamine would help to increase the blood flow to the kidneys and help if she started to go into shock. 8. a. Diuretics can be given if there is a decrease in urine output, because low urine output is accompanied by fluid retention. The diuretic will remove the fluid that the patient is…

flap is removed and then replaced to relieve sudden rise in ICP. Drainage of ventricles or subdural hematoma are other option for decompression. As for medication, three different type of medications are administered osmotic diuretics, corticosteroids, and anticonvulsants. Diuretics are given to take out water from the brain tissue. Corticosteroids help in dealing head-injuries, and anticonvulsants are given to prevent…