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NUR 2474 Rasmussen Pharm Quiz Module 5 Diuretics, RAAS Drugs, Cardiac Drugs, HF,Hypertension, Dysrhythmias How do all diuretics work? - CORRECT ANSWER Blocks sodium and chloride reabsorption in the kidney, causing water, sodium and chloride to be excreted in the urine from the body, along with potassium.

RXPREP: KEY DRUGS, MNEMONICS, STUDY TIPS1 • HAZARDOUS DRUGS are: o Teratogenic o Carcinogenic o Genotoxic (damage the DNA and can cause cancer) o Have reproductive toxicity o Cause organ toxicity at low doses • Key hazardous drugs that require SPECIAL HANDLING to avoid toxicity to workers: o All pregnancy category X drugs, category D’s and a few C’s, and paroxetine, methotrexate, misoprostol, mifepristone, ribavirin o Antineoplastics (chemotherapeutics) o 5-alpha reductase inh...

NURS 223 Exam 1, Questions & Answers-protein - Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are on hemodialysis (HD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD) are known to lose ____ during these treatments. As a result, they are special diets. Sevelamer (Renagel) - The nurse's patient has has chronic kidney disease (CKD) with elevated PHOSPHORUS levels according to the latest labs. Elevated phosphorus can lead to BONE RESORPTION and HYPERCALCEMIA. The nurse anticipates an order for _____, a PHOSPHATE BI...

pituitary gland - Answer- The endocrine system's most influential gland. Under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary Is MASTER GLAND and regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands. ACTH, TSH and ADH important in this unit. ACTH - Answer- Adrenocorticotropic hormone- stimulates the action of adrenal gland to secrete glucocorticoids like cortisol. ADH - Answer- antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) that works on Kidney and smooth muscles. Part of RAAS. Causes vasoconstrict...

PAEA Emergency Medicine EOR Exam Study Guide. what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? - - MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? - systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in the diastole though) ...

WGU Pathophysiology Study Guide: D236 Pathophysiology Lesson 1 TO Lesson 11 WGU Pathophysiology Study Guide: D236 Pathophysiology Lesson 1 TO Lesson 11: Pathophysiology Remediation Lesson 1: Homeostasis Concepts 1. Starling's Law of Capillary forces is the force behind the movements of fluid in capillary beds throughout the body. The two forces at work are hydrostatic and osmotic pressures. Homeostasis is achieved when these two forces are equal in the capillary- cell interfaces. When...

PCU Exam 100% Correct Questions and Answers what are normal ABG values? pH: acidic 7.35-7.45 basic CO2: basic 35-45 acidic HCO3-: acidic 22-26 basic normal paO2 80-100 mmHg what pH levels are lethal? outside 6.8-7.8 where are ABGs drawn from? what test is done to ensure adequate blood flow? peripheral artery; allen's test for radial artery How do the kidneys help maintain acid-base balance? retain/excrete basic HCO3 and retain/excrete acidic H+ treatments for respiratory acidosis...

Exam 1: NSG533/ NSG 533 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: In order to determine how much T4 replacement a patient needs to re-establish a euthyroid state, the NP considers: 1. the TSH value 2. the patient's T4 3. the patient's body weight 4. the patient's gender Answer: 3. the patient's body weight Replacement is based on body weight and is usually calculated in kg. The patients we...

PCU Exam Questions and Answers 100% Verified and Updated what are normal ABG values? - Answer-pH: acidic 7.35-7.45 basic CO2: basic 35-45 acidic HCO3-: acidic 22-26 basic normal paO2 - Answer-80-100 mmHg what pH levels are lethal? - Answer-outside 6.8-7.8 where are ABGs drawn from? what test is done to ensure adequate blood flow? - Answer-peripheral artery; allen's test for radial artery How do the kidneys help maintain acid-base balance? - Answer-retain/excrete basic HCO3 and retain/...

PAEA Emergency Medicine EOR Topics what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? - -MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? - systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in the diastole though) -memo...