What is syncope?
Fainting
Name two signs of HypoKalemia.
Paresthesia, weakness, arrythmias, thirst, muscle cramps
What education can be given for patients experiencing orthostatic hypotension?
Rise slow, change positions slowly, and dangle on side of bed.
Name 2 functions of the Kidneys...
Filter, Fluid balance, Blood Pressure regulation, Erythropoietin, Activate D
What 2 labs monitor kidney function?
BUN and Creatnine
Name one loop diuretic.
Furosemide, Bumetanide, Torsemide
Tinnitus is a sign of _________.
Otoxicity
Why are diuretics given in the AM?
Prevent nocturia
Name two signs of dehydration.
Dry mucous membranes, poor turgor (skin tenting), increased thirst, decreased output, orthostatic hypotension
What is ascites?
Swollen abdomen full of fluid.