Physiology Flashcards
1
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Normal Right Atrial Pressure
A
<5 mm Hg
2
Q
Normal Left Ventricle Diastolic Pressure
A
10 mm Hg
3
Q
Normal Pulmonary wedge pressure (PWP)
A
<12 mmHg
4
Q
Condition where PWP > left ventricular diastolic pressure
A
Mitral Stenosis
5
Q
Normal Pulmonary Artery Pressure
A
<25/10 mmHg
6
Q
Function of ADH
A
- Regulates serum osmolarity and blood pressure
- Increases water reabsorption in the kidney
7
Q
Function of BNP
A
- Works to decrease blood volume when an ↑ Ventricle pressure
8
Q
What is BNP (Brain natriuretic peptide)
A
Diuretic released by the Ventricle in response to ↑ Ventricle pressure and blood volume
9
Q
CKD with increased Pre-Load
A
A-V Fistula
10
Q
Medication which Increases Contractility of Heart
A
Digoxin
11
Q
Which ion determines phase 4 of cardiac action potential
A
Potassium
12
Q
Which ion determines phase 2 of cardiac action potential
A
Sodium
13
Q
Which phase differentiates cardiac from skeletal action potential
A
Phase 2 (Plateau phase)
14
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