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1
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nearsightedness

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myopia

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2
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renal calculi

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kidney stones

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glomerulonephritis

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group of disorders that result from damage to the glomerular-capsule membrane. Can progress to kidney failure.

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4
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cystitis

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inflammation of the bladder

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5
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Glycosuria

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excretion of glucose into the urine

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Nephritis

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inflammation of the nephrons

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Nephrotic syndrome

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collection of signs and symptoms that accompany various glomerular disorders. Characters by proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, edema

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Urinary retention

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condition where no urine is voided, kidney produces the urine but the bladder cannot empty itself.

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Hydronephrosis

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pathological swelling or enlargement of the renal pelvis and calyces caused by blockage of urine flow. Most common cause is kidney stones.

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10
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Micturition

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Urination. Passage of urine from the body.

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Oliguria

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Scanty amount of urine

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12
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Lymphangitis

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Inflammation of the lymph nodes

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13
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Function of the lymph nodes

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filter the lymphatic fluid before it is returned to the bloodstream

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14
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00

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000

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15
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Innate Immunity or Nonspecific

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we are born with these defenses, organs, tissues, and cells of the immune system.

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Acquired Immunity or Natural Immunity

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Immunity that develops during your lifetime.

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17
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Acquired Immunity: Active Immunity

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Develops in response to an infection of vaccination.

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18
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discharge standards set by the joint commission the nurse must adhere to

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The nurse adheres to the discharge standards set by The Joint Commission (TJC), which include that patients will receive instruction regarding which aspect(s) of care? (Select all that apply.)
Select one or more:
a. Rehabilitation techniques
b. Medical equipment to be used
c. Obtaining health insurance
d. Medications
e. Referral to community agencies
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19
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How do you treat allergic reaction

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Benadryl, epinephrine, cortical steroid.

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20
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Function of the Kidney

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Excrete toxins and nitrogenous waste, regulate water and electrolyte balance, help regulate BP and volume, regulate RBC production by secreting EPO.

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21
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Juxtaglomerular apparatus

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secretes an enzyme called renin, to restore normal blood volume and blood pressure

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22
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ADH

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reduces urine.

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23
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Aldosterone

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Reduces urine

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24
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ANH

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Increases urine

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25
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Erythropeitin

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stimulates the production of additional red blood cells. released by the kidneys into the blood stream in response to hypoxia (deficiency of oxygen in the body)

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26
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Cataract

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film over lens of the eye

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27
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Rods

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are for night vision

28
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cones

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are for color and day vision

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sclera

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white of the eye

30
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lens

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behind the pupil, used to focus light

31
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pupil

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regulated the amount of light that enters the eye

32
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cornea

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transparent circle on the anterior of the fibrous layer

33
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Presbyopia

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farsighted caused by loss of elasticity of the eye. “old eyes” cant see close, need reading glasses

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hyperopia

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farsightedness

35
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Tinnitus

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ringing ears

36
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Conjunctivitis

37
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Inflammation of the ear

38
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Meniere Disease

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Inner ear disorder characterized by vertigo, tinnitus, progressive nerve deafness

39
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Glaucoma

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excessive intraocular pressure caused by abnormal accumulation of aqueous humor.

40
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Otosclerosis

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ear stiffening/hardening that is inherited

41
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Astigmatism

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irregularity in the cornea or lens that distorts vision

42
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Macular Degeneration

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Progressive deterioration of the maculalea of retina causing loss of central field. leading cause of blindness in elderly,

43
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Presbycusis

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hearing loss that gradually occurs in most individuals as they get older.

44
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Tympanic Membrane

45
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Lens

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directly behind the pupil and helps focus light onto your retina.

46
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Iris

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Colored structure seen through the cornea.

47
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Lymphedema

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Swelling of tissues caused by blocked of lymphatic vessels.

48
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Filtration

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Glomerular blood pressure causes water and dissolved substances to filter out of glomeruli into the Bowman capsule

49
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Reabsorption

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Movement of substances out of renal tubules into blood in peritubular capillaries

50
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Reabsorption of Glucose

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Glucose is reabsorbed from the proximal tubules back into the blood for use as energy

51
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Secretion

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Movement of substances into urine in the distal and collecting ducts from blood in peritubular capillaries
reabsorption in reverse

52
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Afferent neurons

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are sensory neurons that carry nerve impulses from sensory stimuli towards the central nervous system and brain

53
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Efferent neurons

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are motor neurons that carry neural impulses away from the central nervous system and towards muscles to cause movement

54
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Incontinence

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Loss of bladder control, varying from a slight loss of urine after sneezing, coughing, or laughing to complete inability to control urination.

55
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Nyctalopia

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the inability to see in dim light or at night.

56
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Acquired Immunity: Active Immunity: Natural

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Antibodies developed in response to an infection

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Acquired Immunity: Active Immunity: Artificial

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Antibodies developed in response to a vaccination

58
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Passive Immunity

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Develops after you receive antibodies from someone or somewhere else

59
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Acquired Immunity: Passive Immunity: Natural

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Antibodies received naturally. from mother, e/g through breast milk

60
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Acquired Immunity: Passive Immunity: Artificial

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Antibodies developed from medicine, e.g from gamma globulin injection or infusion

61
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RAAS

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Renin, Angiotensin, Aldosterone, System

62
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Lacteal

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THE lymphatic capillaries/vessels in the wall of the small intestine that transport fats from digested food to the lymph system, then to the blood stream

63
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Parasympathetic and Sympathetic preganglionic axons are classified as cholinergic or adrenergic

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adrenergic and cholinergic

64
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Sympathetic postganglionic axons are classified as cholinergic or adrenergic

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adrenergic

65
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Autonomic nervous system is part of what division of the nervous system?

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Peripheral nervous system

66
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What is the filter of the kidney?

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Glomerulus

67
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Where is the Glomerulus located?

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In the bowmans sapsule

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