Unit ONE Crossword

____ centers in the hypothalamus are stimulated by dry mucous membranes, drop in blood volume and increase in serum osmolallity
This hormone produced in the hypothalamus is released in responce to low blood volume or increased serum osmolality and stimulates water reabsorption in the kidneys.
A fluid volume deficit that results in decreased body fluid
A characteristic of the tongue appearance in a dehydrated adult
1Kg=1 of these of fluid
The main goal in dehydration is this
A solution with a solute concentration equal to the osmolarity of normal body fluids
This solution is given to most dehydrated patients in the hospital, it is isotonic.
These IV solutions are large molecules that can't leak through capillary membranes.
Given to patients with debilitating illness lasting longer than 2 weeks, have a loss of 10% or more of preillness wt or nonfunctioning GI tract
Used for short term IV therapy through a vein in the arm or hand
An inflammation of the vein as a complication of IV therapy resulting in a cord-like vein, redness and swelling around the site.
An infiltration of a vesicant drug
Too rapid of an infusion of IV fluids or meds can result in this which leads to flushing of the skin, dizziness, irregular pulses and severe headache
A high loop diuretic that blocks reabsorption of sodium and chloride preventing passive reabsorption of water
These diuretics promote urine production by blocking the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the early seg of the distal convoluted tubule
This diuretic uses osmotic force in the nephron that inhibits reabsorption of water, used mostly in Critical Care.
This electrolyte imbalance results in an inverted T wave on the EKG, lethargy, confusion, leg cramps, generalized weakness and polyuria.
This electrolyte imbalance results in abdominal cramping, peaked T wave on EKG, diarrhea, irritability and muscle weakness.
This electrolyte imbalance results in skin flushing, agitation, lethargy, tachycardia, thirst, hypertension and orthostatic hypotension
This electrolyte imbalance results in brittle nails, dry skin and hair, cardiac arrythmias, muscle cramps, tetany or fractures
This electrolyte imbalace results in depressed reflexes, weak pulses, bradycardia, warm flushed skin, weakness, drowsiness, hypotension and diaphoresis.
This blood test measures the past three months of blood glucose levels, higher than 6 indicates diabetes.
A condition in Type 1 diabetes that results in a high blood sugar of >250 but less than 800, fruity breath, kussmauls respirations, N/V, keytones in urine, hypokalemia and a ph of <7.38
_______syndrome is a precursor to DM that is a chronic inflammatory process leading to plaque formation in vessels. Signs include low HDL levels, change in LDL, hypertension, abdominal obesity, insulin resistance.
Fasting glucose level is high in the morning as a result of stress hormones
Morning sugar is elevated as a result of liver converting glycogen to glucose in type 2 diabetes.
Symptoms include thirst, dry mouth, hunger, fatigue, difficulty concentrating