Compensation done by the lungs in attempt to correct an acidic environment
What is hyperventilation
200
Loss of this electrolyte caused by vomiting, diarrhea, diuretics, sweating
What is hyponatremia
200
water passes from an area of lesser solute concentration to greater concentration until equilibrium is established
What is osmosis
200
procedure done to inspect descending, transverse, and ascending colon. Used to diagnose colon cancer, colon polyps, hemorrhoids, inflammation
What is a Colonoscopy
300
Adventitious breath sounds heard when air moves through airways filled with fluid
What are crackles?
300
Compensation done by the kidneys in attempt to correct an acidic environment.
What is secretion of bicarbonate and excretion of hydrogen ions
300
muscle weakness, paralysis, dysrhythmia, V-FIB, life threatening imbalance.
What is hyperkalemia
300
Gland that stores and releases ADH. Which ADH allows body to retain or excrete sodium/water.
What is the pituitary gland
300
wash all fruits & vegetables, cook meat thoroughly, do not eat raw eggs, do not eat raw seafood, do not eat food that has been out for hours.
What is: how to prevent food poisoning
400
Helps relax and open up narrowed airways
What is bronchodilators
400
pH: 7.55 HCO3: 17 PACO2: 20
What is partially compensated respiratory alkalosis
400
>10.1 mg/dl , bone pain, confusion, thirst, lethary
What is hypercalcemia
400
increases blood flow by releasing thyroxine which increases renal circulation, which increases filtration of kidneys and increases urinary output
What is the thyroid gland
400
used to cleanse the colon of feces especially before a colonscopy. Evacuation of feces usually starts about an hour after ingestion of first glass and is completed within 4-6 hours. A clear diet for 24 hours b4 taking this solution lessens the time needed for completion of evacuation.
What is GoLYTELY
500
Oxygen delivery system that uses 6-8 Liters and delivers up to 60% of oxygen