NUR230 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Homeostasis, Protein, Glucose
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For every 3 na+ out, 2 k+ molecules in: atp is fuel for cellular survival and stores energy. Infections agent injury: helicobacteria erodes gastric mucosa, viruses, parasites . If stressor does not subside, high levels of hormone cannot be sustained: stress overwhelms body ability to defend itself. Inability of the individual to adapt to stress: prolonged reaction to a stressor. Inadequate response to a stressor: individuals adaptive ability, determined by stressor and how well individual adapts to stressor. If pain not properly controlled, a weak opioid should be introduced: 3. Iv 50% dextrose, 10 units insulin, 75 meq of sodium bicarbonate: furosemide (lasix, calcium chloride or gluconate. Inhibits acetylcholine release: diminished neuromuscular function, hyporeflexia, muscle weakness, cardiovascular effects (hypotension, arrhythmias, severely high mg++ levels can cause cardiac arrest. Impaired mechanics of breathing (paralysis, trauma: narcotics, sleeping aids, illegal drugs, symptoms: ha, restlessness, blurred vision, lethargy, convulsions, coma, respiratory alkalosis ph>7. 45; paco2<35, causes-hyperventilation, fever, pain, fear, anxiety, panic disorders.
