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Hemodynamics the study of the movement of blood throughout
the circulatory system, along with the regulatory
mechanisms and driving forces involved
Two primary functions of the deliver oxygen, nutrients, hormones, electrolytes,
circulatory system and other essentials to the cells, remove carbon
dioxide and metabolic waste from the cells (also
helps fight infection)
Arteries Do not stretch very easily, large increase in
pressure causes small increase in diameter
Veins Stretch easily, small increase in pressure causes
large increase in diameter
Formula for cardiac output HRxSV
Formula for Arterial pressure PRxCO
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Nephron Basic functional unit of the kidney
Three basic functions of the kidneys Cleansing of ECF and maintenance of ECF volume
and composition, Maintenance of acid-base
balance, excretion of metabolic wastes and foreign
substances
Diuretic Beers Criteria Use with caution in 65 years or older due to the
potential to exacerbate SIADH or hyponatremia,
monitor sodium concentration closely
Unsafe to use diuretics in Pregnant women, can cause maternal death,
abortion, fetal reabsorption
Safe to use diureticss Small doses with pediatric patients
Furosemide works in the Ascending limb of the loop of henle
Furosemide brand name Lasix
Furosemide MOA Produces profound diuresis
Blocks reabsorption of sodium and chloride,
preventing reabsorption of water
Furosemide Use Used when rapid or massive mobilization of fluid is
required
- pulmonary edema from CHF
- edema from heart, liver, kidney that has not
responded to other medications
- HTN
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Furosemide is especially useful in Especially useful in patients with severe renal
impairment because it can promote diuresis when
GFR and renal blood flow are low
Furosemide can be combined with Can be combined with a thiazide diuretic
Furosemide starts working starts working in 60 minutes and lasts 8 hours
Furosemide goal goal is to decrease edema and treat HTN
Furosemide caution Use with caution with CV disease, renal impairment,
DM, Gout, Pregnancy, Ototoxic drugs, NSAIDS,
antihypertensives
Furosemide is a k... K wasting diuretic
Hypokalemia can cause can cause fatal dysrhythmia
Hypokalemia value Less than 3.5mEq/L
Furosemide adverse effects adverse effects include hyponatremia,
hypochloremia, hypotension, dehydration,
hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia,
increase in LDL and triglycerides, decrease in HDL,
ototoxicity
Signs of dehydration signs include dry mouth, unusual thirst, oliguria
if dehydration or hypotension occurs discontinue furosemide if this occurs
with furosemide
Furosemide patient education Patient education is to monitor BP, s/s of postural
hypotension, K rich foods
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Terms in this set (229)
Hemodynamics the study of the movement of blood throughout
the circulatory system, along with the regulatory
mechanisms and driving forces involved
Two primary functions of the deliver oxygen, nutrients, hormones, electrolytes,
circulatory system and other essentials to the cells, remove carbon
dioxide and metabolic waste from the cells (also
helps fight infection)
Arteries Do not stretch very easily, large increase in
pressure causes small increase in diameter
Veins Stretch easily, small increase in pressure causes
large increase in diameter
Formula for cardiac output HRxSV
Formula for Arterial pressure PRxCO
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Nephron Basic functional unit of the kidney
Three basic functions of the kidneys Cleansing of ECF and maintenance of ECF volume
and composition, Maintenance of acid-base
balance, excretion of metabolic wastes and foreign
substances
Diuretic Beers Criteria Use with caution in 65 years or older due to the
potential to exacerbate SIADH or hyponatremia,
monitor sodium concentration closely
Unsafe to use diuretics in Pregnant women, can cause maternal death,
abortion, fetal reabsorption
Safe to use diureticss Small doses with pediatric patients
Furosemide works in the Ascending limb of the loop of henle
Furosemide brand name Lasix
Furosemide MOA Produces profound diuresis
Blocks reabsorption of sodium and chloride,
preventing reabsorption of water
Furosemide Use Used when rapid or massive mobilization of fluid is
required
- pulmonary edema from CHF
- edema from heart, liver, kidney that has not
responded to other medications
- HTN
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Furosemide is especially useful in Especially useful in patients with severe renal
impairment because it can promote diuresis when
GFR and renal blood flow are low
Furosemide can be combined with Can be combined with a thiazide diuretic
Furosemide starts working starts working in 60 minutes and lasts 8 hours
Furosemide goal goal is to decrease edema and treat HTN
Furosemide caution Use with caution with CV disease, renal impairment,
DM, Gout, Pregnancy, Ototoxic drugs, NSAIDS,
antihypertensives
Furosemide is a k... K wasting diuretic
Hypokalemia can cause can cause fatal dysrhythmia
Hypokalemia value Less than 3.5mEq/L
Furosemide adverse effects adverse effects include hyponatremia,
hypochloremia, hypotension, dehydration,
hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia,
increase in LDL and triglycerides, decrease in HDL,
ototoxicity
Signs of dehydration signs include dry mouth, unusual thirst, oliguria
if dehydration or hypotension occurs discontinue furosemide if this occurs
with furosemide
Furosemide patient education Patient education is to monitor BP, s/s of postural
hypotension, K rich foods
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