Essential to life
Increased thirst, dry, itchy, and or saggy skin, dry mouth, dark urine, headache, sleepiness
Signs and symptoms of dehydration
Fluid accumulation within body cavities between organs
Third spaces
Diet recommended for high blood pressure
DASH
Body divided into 11 body
parts (% Total Body
Surface Area or TBSA)
Rule of nines
Irregular upper back pain, nausea, jaw pain, shortness of breath
Heart disease in women
Significant amounts of protein in the urine? Syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome
Progressive deterioration of
intellect, memory, personality,
and self-care
Alzheimer's
When you are thirsty it is too late to think about????
Digging a well
The organs that regulate fluid and water
Kidneys
Recommended daily intake of K+
4700mg
Which micronutrients should be supplemented in a burn patient?
Vitamins A, C and Zinc
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk for?
CVD and HTN
Chronic bronchitis "Blue bloaters" S/S?
Decreased forced expiratory volume (FEV), Cyanosis, clubbing
Levodopa is needed
Parkinson's disease
How many cups of H2O should a women drink per day?
9
Component of all body cells, giving structure and form to the body
Water
RDA of Phosphorus
700mg
will have systemic conditions and organ-specific damage, such as edema in the legs, ankles and feet.
Right ventricular failure
Optimal HDL levels in men?
women?
>40
>50
Who are the pink puffers?
Pt's with Emphysema
Progressive degenerative
motor neuron disease that
destroys nerve cells from the
spinal cord to muscle cells
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS
Fluid inside cells
Intracellular
Secretes calcitonin
Thyroid Gland
RDA of Ca+ for ages 19-50
1000 mg
Best clinical indicator of acute phase inflammatory response?
hint: lab test
(CRP) C reactive protein
What is the name of "bad Cholesterol
Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
Which labs test Kidney Function?
BUN, Creatinine, GFR
This disease has degeneration of the Myelin sheath surrounding the nerve.
Multiple sclerosis
Low blood sodium, headache, muscle cramps are signs of?
Hyponatremia
Acts as a solvent, lubricant, cushion, component of all body cells, regulates body temp.,
H2O
RDA: 420 mg for men for 31 years and older; 320RDA: 420 mg for men for 31 years and older; 320mg for women for 31 years and older
Sources: unprocessed foods, whole grains, legumes, leafy green vegetables, broccoli
Magnesium
Zinc
Vitamin C
Calcium, magnesium, manganese copper
vitamins and minerals needed during stress
Name 2 oils that are good
Olive, Avocado, Canola, Walnut
Reduced O2 capacity, SOB, exertional dyspnea, pursed lip breathing, barrel chest, Anxiety, speaking in short jerky sentences?
S/S of Emphysema
The best way to monitor fluid balance in a patient
daily weights
How much Na+ is in a tsp of salt?
2300 mg
Will have respiratory symptoms, such as pulmonary congestion, cough, SOB
Left ventricular failure
How do you calculate the fluid needs for a patient in the oliguric phase?
amount of urine output + 500ml
"good" Cholesterol
HDL
Give an example of a hidden source of Sodium
Toothpaste, antacids, laxatives, pain relievers, baking powder, mouthwash, sedatives, drinking, and cooking water.
Diet that is best for Parkinson's disease?
Mediterranean diet :)
pt. has burns to entire left arm, and front of torso what % of body surface area is burned?
27%
what are the recommended supplements for a patient who is healing slowly?
Zinc, Vit. A & C
Name a good food source of Omega 3
Salmon, anchovies, mackerel, bluefish, breast milk, Lake trout, herring, tuna
If a patient is on dialysis does he/she need more or less protein than the patient that is not on dialysis?
More
Keeping a food diary would be beneficial for a patient that suffers from?
Migraines