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Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Ed., Lewis, Dirksen, Heitkemper & Bucher | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Urinary Excretory Anatomy
- Characteristics
- Renal Medulla
- Renal Cortex
- Nephron
- Bowman's Capsule
- Glomerulus
- Proximal Tubule
- Loop of Henle
- Distal Tubule
- Collecting Duct
- Ureter
- Urinary Bladder
- Urethra
2 mins
Renal Corpuscle
- Characteristics
- Arterioles
- Glomerulus
- Capillaries
- Fenestrations
- Plasma Solutes and Other Small Molecules Become Ultrafiltrate
- Bowman's Capsule Encapsulates Glomerulus
2 mins
Proximal Tubule
- Characteristics
- Na+ Reabsorbed Via Active Transport
- Water Follows Na+
- Most Of Glucose Reabsorbed
- Most Of Amino Acids Reabsorbed
- Bicarbonate Exchanged For H+
- Drugs and Toxins Excreted
- Filtrate Osmolarity Same As Plasma
- Leads To Loop Of Henle
2 mins
Loop of Henle
- Characteristics
- Descending Limb
- Water Follows Na+
- Medullary Hypertonicity
- Increased Water Reabsorption
- Vasa Recta
- Na+ Reabsorbed Via Active Transport
- Ascending Limb
- Reabsorbs Na+, K+, Cl-
- Decreased Concentration of Filtrate
- Impermeable to Water
- Distal Tubule
2 mins
Distal Tubule
- Characteristics
- Hormonally Regulated
- Aldosterone Causes Na+ Reabsorption
- Na+ Reabsorbed Via Active Transport
- Water follows Na+
- Parathyroid Hormone Causes Ca2+ Reabsorption
- Leads to Collecting Duct
1 min
Collecting Duct
- Characteristics
- Na+ Reabsorption
- Vasopressin Causes Water reabsorption
- Concentrates Filtrate
2 mins
Erythropoietin
- Mechanism
- Stimulates RBC Production
- Indications
- Chronic Renal Failure
- Anemia
- Side Effects
- Increased Risk of Thrombosis
- Pelvic and Limb Pain
- Hypertension
- Considerations
- Do Not Shake
- Monitor Hemoglobin (Hgb) Weekly
- May Accelerate Tumor Progression
2 mins
Loop Diuretics
- Mechanism of Action
- Thick Ascending Limb of Loop of Henle
- Inhibits Na+-K+-2Cl-
- Sulfa Drug
- Drug Names
- Furosemide
- Lasix
- Side Effects
- Ototoxicity from Rapid Injection
- Gout
- Dehydration
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypokalemia
- Orthostatic Hypotension
2 mins
Amphotericin B
- Indications
- Systemic Mycosis
- Fungal Meningitis
- Last Resort for Protozoan infections
- Mechanism
- Polyene
- Binds Ergosterol
- Forms Membrane Pores
1 min
Vancomycin Side Effects & Toxicity
- Side Effects
- Thrombophlebitis
- Nephrotoxicity
- Ototoxicity
- Diffuse Flushing Called Red Man Syndrome
- Prevent with Antihistamine
- Prevent with Slow Infusion
2 mins
Methotrexate
- Indications
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Cancer
- Medical Abortion
- Mechanism
- Folic Acid Analog
- Inhibits Dihydrofolate Reductase
- Side Effects
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Myelosuppression is Treated with Leucovorin Rescue (Folinic Acid)
- Macrocytic Anemia
- Hepatitis
- Teratogenic
- Mucositis
2 mins
NSAIDs
- Indications
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Fever
- Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Mechanism of Action
- Reversible Inhibition of COX-1 and COX-2
- Block Prostaglandin Synthesis
- Side Effects
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Gastric Ulcer
- Renal Ischemia
1 min
Lithium
- Mechanism of Action
- Mood Stabilizer
- Unknown Mechanism
- Indications
- Bipolar Disorder
- Side Effects
- Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
- Hypothyroidism
- Tremor
- Heart Block
- Contraindication
- Pregnancy
- Considerations
- Monitor Plasma Levels
2 mins
Cephalosporins
- Starts with "Cef-"
- Mechanism of Action
- Bactericidal
- Indications
- Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Infections
- Side Effects
- Allergic Reactions
- Thrombophlebitis
- Bleeding
- Contraindications
- Renal Impairment
- Considerations
- Avoid IV Calcium with Ceftriaxone
- No Alcohol
2 mins
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) Side Effects
- Side Effects
- Nephrotoxicity
- Hepatotoxicity
- Infection
- Hypertension
- Hirsutism
- Tremor
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypomagnesemia
- Gingival Hyperplasia
1 min
Vancomycin
- Mechanism of Action
- Inhibits Bacterial Cell Wall Synthesis
- Indications
- Serious Gram-Positive Infections
- Side Effects
- Nephrotoxicity
- Ototoxicity
- Red Man Syndrome
- Thrombophlebitis
- Nursing Considerations
- Culture Samples First
- Infuse IV Over 60 Minutes
- Take Around the Clock
2 mins
Cisplatin (Platinol)
- Mechanism
- Alkylating Agent
- Cross-Links DNA
- Indications
- Testicular Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Side Effects
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Myelosuppression
- Nephrotoxicity
- Ototoxicity
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Considerations
- Antiemetics Before Administration
- Aggressive Hydration
3 mins
Aminoglycoside Side Effects
- Side Effects
- Ototoxicity
- Nephrotoxicity
- Respiratory Paralysis
- Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Considerations
- Peak and Trough
- Never Mix with Penicillin in Same IV
2 mins
Sulfonamides
- Mechanism of Action
- Bacteriostatic
- Indications
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Side Effects
- Crystalluria
- Photosensitivity
- Hemolytic Anemia
- Kernicterus
- Rash
- Considerations
- Sulfa Allergy
- Encourage Fluids
2 mins
Calcium (Ca2+) Lab Value
- 8.5 to 10.5 mg/dL
26 secs
Creatinine Lab Values
- Measures Renal Function
- 0.6 - 1.3 mg/dL
1 min
Potassium (K+) Lab Value
- 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L
20 secs
Phosphate (PO43-) Lab Value
- 2.5 to 4.5 mg/dL
29 secs
Sodium (Na+) Lab Value
- 135-145 mEq/L
24 secs
Total Protein Lab Values
- 6.4 - 8.3 g/dL
1 min
BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) Lab Values
- 10-20 mg/dL
40 secs
Pyelogram
- Indications
- Visualizes Urinary Tract
- Diagnose Urinary Disorders
- Considerations
- Bowel Prep (Enema)
- IV Contrast Media
- X-Ray (Radiopaque)
- Increase Fluid Intake
- Contraindications
- Iodine Allergy
- Decreased Renal Function
2 mins
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Procedure
- Internal Body Images
- Detects Variations of Soft Tissues
- Considerations
- No Metal Objects
- No Pacemakers
- Contrast is Non-Iodine
- Safe During Pregnancy
- Long Procedure
- Antianxiety Medications
2 mins
pH - Blood and Urine Lab Value
- Blood
- 7.35 - 7.45
- Urine
- 4.0 - 8.0
1 min
Urine Specific Gravity Lab Value
- 1.003-1.030
1 min
