Drug Therapies, Administration Principles and Practices Flashcards
1
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What is BIMS?
A
Brief Interview for Mental Status
2
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What do anticoagulants do?
A
Help prevent blood clots. Commonly given to people to reduce their chances of having strokes or heart attacks.
3
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What is hemodialysis?
A
A treatment to filter wastes and water from your blood, as your kidneys did when they were healthy. This helps control blood pressure and balance important minerals such as potassium, sodium, and calcium in your blood.
4
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What is peritoneal dialysis?
A
A treatment for kidney failure that uses the lining of your abdomen to filter your blood inside your body.
