Diuretic

tell you that your child has high blood pressure they write down different of pills that they recommend you take. The first pill that they start you off with is the diuretics pill. These medications, also known as water pills, act on your child's kidneys to help your child eliminate sodium and water, reducing blood pressure. If the diuretic pill does not work they recommend you use beta blockers. These medications reduce the workload on your child's heart, causing it to beat slower and with less…

Introduction: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of the most well-known nerve entrapment syndromes. This occurs when the medial nerve is pressed at the wrist. As a result, this causes a tingling sensation and weakness in the wrist and hand. Patients who have CTS are probably suffering from Occupational Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This is due to a combination of factors, increased pressure on the median nerve and tendons rather than the actual nerve itself. CTS affects women twice as much as men and…

cause by water intoxication due to renal water retention leading to hyponatremia, urine that is too concentrated when serum osmolarity is very high. According to Huether & McCance (2012), Sign and symptom of SIADH depends on rate of development and severity of hyponetremia. In mild cases of hyponetremia, may or may not have any symptom. Norman sodium level in the blood is between 136 to 145 mEq/L. When this level drops from 140 to 130 mEq/L. some of the sign and symptoms may occur like…

levels are initially elevated, however with insulin therapy, potassium shifts into cells and causes hypokalemia (ATI BOOK). Certain stressors and drugs can cause DKA include: acute infection, trauma, pancreatitis, stroke, corticosteroids, thiazide diuretics, and sympathomimetic. Signs and symptoms of DKA include: thirst, increased urination, high blood glucose and ketones in urine, tiredness, dry or flushed skin, fruity breath odor, confusion, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. In…

to identify signs and symptoms, if an individual knows what to look for it may be possible to identify some. Some signs and symptoms of Bulimia can be binge eating, immediate visits to the bathroom after meals, vomiting, miss use of laxatives and diuretics, and excessive exercise. Physical signs may include fluctuation in weight, broken blood vessels in eyes, muscle weakness, headaches, chest pain, cardiac arrest, calluses on knuckles, and many more. It can also lead to death if treatment does…

1. Furosemide (Loop-diuretics) Indication: Furosemide is a loop-diuretic that is indicated for use when treating Hypertension, Hyperkalemia, and edema that is from kidney failure, congestive heart failure, or liver cirrhosis. MOA: Its mechanism of action is to interfere with the chloride-binding cotransport system and inhibits the reabsorption of chloride and sodium ions at the distal and proximal tubules, and the loop of Henle. This leads to the pharmocological effects of enhancing the…

late at night snacks. Although this stage cannot be reversed there are options to treat cirrhosis. Liver transplants are the last option, but cirrhosis can be managed with a low salt diet, cessation of alcohol, as well as medications (Beta blocker, Diuretic,…

Electrolyte Disorders, Pediatric Electrolytes are minerals found in the body’s blood and tissues in the form of dissolved salts. Electrolyte disorders occur when there is an imbalance between the amount of water and essential minerals in the blood, urine, and other bodily fluids. When this happens, it can affect the normal function of the brain, heart, liver, and other organs. Your child gets electrolytes from foods and drinks. Electrolytes function to: • Keep the amount of fluids in the body…

Obesity is excessive body weight that accumulates over time from being overweight. When a person consumes more energy than they can expend it causes health problems and can lead to obesity. Obesity is defined 20% above the ideal weight of a person’s height, gender, and age. Many people are affected with this nutritional disorder. The U.S. is comprised of 31% adult men, 36% adult women, and 17% of children with obesity: obesity is the most common in American teens and children. There are many…

This drug has no other brand names in the United States. Lasix is classificatied as is antihypertensive and diuretic. Lasix is commonly used for the treatment of hypertension and management of edema associated with heart failure. Lasix does not have any off-label uses. The major side effects or adverse reactions are acute hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, vertigo…