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Describe pathway of RAA system. - Kidney secretes renin in response to low blood volume → renin travels to liver & triggers production of angiotensin I → angiotensin I travels to lungs & converts to angiotensin II → angiotensin II travels to adrenal glands & stimulates production of aldoster...

What are meglitinides? - Repaglinide (Prandin) Nateglinide (Starlix) often given to people that overeat What are some clinical signs that a child has Type I diabetes? - gets sick frequently has to urinate frequently How is DPP-4 administered? - with diet and exercise monotherapy or with Metfor...

Fluticasone (Intranasal) - intranasal steroid Side effects: nose bleeds, increased ocular pressure Diphenhydramine - H1 antagonist Ipratropium (inhaled) - Big points to know - Use: COPD, class: inhaled anticholinergic inhibits M3 receptors at smooth muscle contraindicated with peanut allergy. P...

assess for allergies and contraindications, assess for baseline organ function (kidney, liver - LFTs, electrolyte levels), assess for active infection/recent viral infection, monitor CBC for possible bone marrow suppression (Hct, Hgb), admin at same time daily as indicated, ensure drug levels are ...

intolerance to cold, receding hairline, hair loss, facial and eyelid edema, dull-blank expression, extreme fatigue, thigh tongue - slow speech, apathy, dry skin (coarse and scaly), muscle aches and weakness, constipation, anorexia, brittle nails and hair, menstrual disturbances - symptoms of hypo...

Cholestyramine - statin Action: reduces LDL binds with bile salt in intestines --> bile acids + cholesterols are eliminated in feces adverse effects: constipation, bloating, belching, esophageal irritation & obstruction Fibric Acid Derivatives - gemfibrozil use: reduces VLDL & triglycerides ...

Physical Assessment Techniques (Order specific) - IPPA: Inspect, Palpate, Percuss, Auscultate Plexor - Related to Percussion: Opposite middle finger that taps the pleximeter Pleximeter - Related to Percussion: Middle finger of hand that is placed flat on surface Critical Thinking - An active, org...