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The normal range for serum pCO2.
What is 35-45 mm Hg?
A statin is a class of drugs typically ordered to treat this problem.
What is high cholesterol?
This describes the absence of urine
What is anuria?
This occurs when the pressure within a compartment increases, restricting the blood flow to the area and potentially damaging the muscles and nearby nerves.
What is compartment syndrome?
With dehydration, one typically sees this change in heart rate and blood pressure.
What is an elevated heart rate and a decreased BP?
This lab value is raised with significant tissue hypoxia and when elevated, is said to be the most common cause of metabolic acidosis.
What is lactate?
Ending in 'olol, these commonly prescribed group of medications work by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine, thereby decreasing the heart rate and contractility. They also act as vasodilators.
What are beta blockers?
This occurs when the alveoli within the lung become deflated or possibly filled with alveolar fluid.
What is atelectasis?
Frequently caused by smoking, this is a common lung condition that destroys the cilia in the airways of the lungs. Be specific here!
What is chronic bronchitis?
Hyperkalemia is frequently associated with this potentially lethal effect on the heart rate.
What is an irregular heart rate?
Often prescribed for hepatic encephalopathy, lactulose works to decrease this level in the blood.
What is ammonia?
This group of medications work to decrease the acid production of the stomach.
What are proton pump inhibitors?
This is the definition of an effusion.
An abnormal collection of fluid in hollow spaces or between tissues of the body.
This condition refers to liver inflammation and damage caused by a buildup of fat in the liver, and can potentially lead to cirrhosis. This occurs in people who do not abuse alcohol.
What is NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis)?
With an increase in intracranial pressure, one typically sees this change in the systolic blood pressure, heart rate and respiration rate.
What is increased systolic BP, decreased heart rate and an irregular respiratory rate? (Cushing's triad)
Paresthesia, muscle spasms, cramps, tetany, seizures and circumoral numbness are all symptoms associated with low levels of this.
What is calcium?
This group of medications exert action by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin and are commonly used to treat this condition.
What are SSRIs and depression?
This term describes stiff, jerky uncontrollable movement of face, tongue, lips, eyes and body; this is a not uncommon side effect of many anti-psychotic medications.
What is tardive dyskinesia?
This occurs when the nerve roots in the lumbar spine are compressed inhibiting sensation and movement.
What is cauda equina syndrome?
Autonomic dysreflexia is a serious medical problem associated with spinal cord injuries. It will affect your blood pressure in this way.
What is increased blood pressure?
Metabolic compensation for acidosis resolves around the conservation of this ion by this organ.
What is bicarbonate and the kidney.
These medications affect the strength of myocardial contractility and are typically given intravenously.
What are inotropes?
Anasarca is condition in which there is a generalized accumulation of fluid found here.
What is the interstitial space?
This is a cardiac arrest in which the cardiac monitor shows a heart rhythm without a pulse.
What is a PEA arrest? (Pulseless electrical activity)
With neurogenic shock, one will see this/these changes in heart rate and blood pressure.
What is bradycardia and hypotension?