Renal physiology

Mary is an established HD patient, who undergoes dialysis 4 times a week. Mary is at the end stage of renal failure due to lupus nephritis. Mary had done peritoneal dialysis in 1992 and had done a renal transplant previously in 1999, unfortunately, it never worked. Because of the long history of renal problems Mary is known to most staffs and doctors in the ward and she is considered to be a positive person, never known for any mental health…

transporters(atrovastatin, metformin, furosemide), even though the treatment with lesinurad(200 mg or 400 mg)would alter the maximum concentration(Cmax)and area under the concentration–time curve (AUC) of atrovastatin and furosemide, lesinurad would not change the renal clearance and diuretic activity of these drugs.[15] However, lesinurad definitely has some interaction with drugs of CYP2C9 inhibitors(such as fluconazole) or inducers(such as rifampin), which would influence the metabolic…

on nearly every floor, in every department, in almost every hospital worldwide (About n.d.). Their products range from hospital products such as intravenous solutions, sterile solutions, and premixed drugs to its renal portfolio. In layman terms, renal, means kidney and Baxter’s renal portfolio addresses the needs of patients with kidney failure or kidney disease through a variety of treatment options such as hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, multi-organ extracorporeal support therapy, and…

changes. There are a variety of sources used in this paper to present the most factual information about renal disease as possible, including: books, peer-reviewed articles, and professional websites. In this research paper it is discussed how one develops renal disease, the effects of renal disease, and possible prevention and treatment of renal disease, and the specific statistics pertaining to renal disease. Considering age related changes associated within the kidneys are normal, this paper…

Hyponatremia Hyponatremia is when the amount of salt (sodium) in your blood is too low. When sodium levels are low, your cells absorb extra water and swell. The swelling happens throughout the body, but it mostly affects the brain. Severe brain swelling (cerebral edema), seizures, or coma can happen as a result. CAUSES This condition may be caused by: • Heart, kidney, or liver problems. • Thyroid problems. • Adrenal gland problems. • Metabolic conditions, such as Syndrome of…

Most things in our body we can either have too much or too little of. Both can potentially be dangerous depending on their role in the human body. Potassium is very important electrolyte in our bodies; it helps with cell development and also plays a role in the electrical system of our body. A major organ affected by potassium is the heart. Potassium helps regulate our heart rate and rhythm. Too much or too little could cause an arrhythmia which is an abnormal heart rhythm. According to the Mayo…

Hiring people “who can get stuff done” which is also one the company’s core values. 3. Empowering the employees, taking their opinion in consideration and taking the decisions impacting the company as a whole. For example, the name change form Total Renal Care to Davita was done with employees voting for the name. 4. Focusing on Davita quality of Index which represented how well the patients have been looked after. It helped the employees directly see the positive outcome of their hard work…

What do you know about Dance? How much do you know about medicine? These two things have grown and developed over time. The dance style in the 1980s has influenced many young and old dancer of the generations to come. Medicine has also developed since then until now. The development of medicine has helped cure more illnesses and help people all around the world with the new viruses that had a come to be. The style of dance developed also helped young children who many be going through hard times…

"Anemia is a reduction in the total number of erythrocytes in the circulating blood or a decrease in the quality or quantity of hemoglobin" (McCance & Huether, 2014, p.982). There are many causes of anemia and are classified in this manner. There are three classifications: macrocytic-normochromic anemia, microcytic-hypochromic anemia, and normocytic-normochromic anemia (McCance & Huether, 2014). Macrocytic-normochromic anemias encompass pernicious anemia and folate deficiency anemia (McCance &…

Chronic Renal Failure Chronic renal failure is an illness that involves the gradual loss of kidney function to the point that the nephrons lose their filtration abilities. Chronic kidney disease is increasing in prevalence in the United States, and this is causing significant financial and social implications. One major issue is that the disease has poor outcomes, and there is a need for the development of new interventions. Studies illustrate that there is a high prevalence of the earlier…