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Rle 109 Flashcards

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a substance administered for the diagnosis, cure, treatment or relief of a symptom or prevention of disease.

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MEDICATION

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It is also called DRUG.

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Medication

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written direction and administration of a drug.

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PRESCRIPTION

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Study of the effects of drugs on living organisms.

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PHARMACOLOGY

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Book containing a list of products used in medicine, with descriptions of the products, chemical tests for determining identity and purity, and formulas and prescriptions.

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PHARMACOPEIA

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Drugs may have natural sources or may be synthesized in the laboratory.

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Drug standard

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can be plant derived, mineral derived, animal derived or human derived.

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Drugs

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FDA

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Food and Drug Authority

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BFAD

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Bureau of Food and Drugs

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A person shall be deemed to be practicing nursing within the meaning of RA No. 9173 when he/she singly or in collaboration with another, initiates and performs nursing services to individuals, families and communities in any health care setting.

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RA 9173 Section 28.

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11
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secondary effect of a drug that is unintended

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Side Effect

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12
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more severe than side effects, may justify the discontinuation of a drug

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Adverse Effect

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deleterious effects of a drug on an organism or tissue.

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Drug Toxicity

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is an immunologic reaction to a drug

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Drug Allergy

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severe allergic reaction usually occurs immediately after the administration of the drug.

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Anaphylactic reaction

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exists in a person who has unusually low physiologic response to a drug and requires increased dosage to maintain a given therapeutic effect.

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Drug Tolerance

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is the increasing response to repeated doses of a drug that occurs when the rate of administration exceeds the rate of metabolism or excretion.

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Cumulative Effect

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18
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is unexpected effect to individual, under response and over response to a drug

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Idiosyncratic effect

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occurs when the administration of one drug before, at the same time as, or after another drug alters the effect of one or both drugs.

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drug interaction

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When two of the same types of drug increase the action of each other, the effect

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Additive

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occurs when two different drugs increase the action of one or another drug.

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synergistic effect

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(disease caused unintentionally by medical therapy) can be a result of drug therapy.

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Latrogenic disease

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23
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improper use of common medications in ways that lead to acute and chronic toxicity.

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DRUG MISUSE

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inappropriate intake of a substance either continuously or periodically.

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DRUG ABUSE

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is a person’s reliance on or need to take a drug or substance

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Drug dependence

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26
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is due to biochemical changes in body tissues especially the nervous system

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Physiologic dependence

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27
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is emotional reliance on a drug to maintain a sense of well being. Is the improper use of common medications in ways that leads to acute and chronic toxicity.

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Psychological dependence

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28
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denotes a mild form of psychological dependence

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Drug habituation

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29
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street drugs; are those sold illegally; taken because of their mood altering effect.

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ILLICIT DRUGS

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30
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can be described in terms of its half-life, the time interval required for the body’s elimination processes to reduce the concentration of the drug in the body by one-half

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action of a drug in the body

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31
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manufacturer’s name of the drug.

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BRAND NAME

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32
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given before a drug becomes official.

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GENERIC NAME

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Eg. antipyretic, antihypertensive, anticholinergic.

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CLASSIFICATION

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identifies the structure and composition of the drug. e.g. tablet, suspension, syrup, injectables

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MEDICATION FORM

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refers to the dosage weight or amount of drug provided in a specific unit of measurement

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DOSAGE STRENGTH

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Refers to the full quantity contained in a package, bottle or vial.

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TOTAL VOLUME

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refers to both dosage strength and form

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SUPPLY DOSAGE

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38
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refers to the site of the body or method of drug delivery into the patient.

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ADMINISTRATION ROUTE

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39
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refers to the drugs that are dispensed in powder form and must be reconstituted for use.

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DIRECTIONS FOR MIXING OR RECONSTITUTING

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40
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Warnings printed on the packaging.

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LABEL ALERTS

41
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Federal law requires all medications packages to be identified with a lot or control numbers.

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LOT OR CONTROL NUMBER

42
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federal law requires that every prescription medication has a unique identifying number.

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NATIONAL DRUG CODE (NDC)

43
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Serve to document drug dosing for recordkeeping and stock reorder.

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BAR CODE SYMBOLS

44
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are the two official national lists of approved drugs. Placed after the generic drug name. “Generic Drug Name, USP”

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UNITED STATE PHARMACOPEIA and NATIONAL FORMULARY

45
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package in a single capsule / tablet separately in a blister pack

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UNIT DOSE LABEL

46
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combination of two or more drugs in one form

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COMBINATION DRUGS

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is the process by which a drug passes into the blood-stream. Unless the drug is administered directly into the bloodstream.

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Absorption

48
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is the first step in the movement of the drug through the body.

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Absorption

49
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can vary according to the time of day, foods ingested, use of antacid medications, and the age of the client.

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Acidity

50
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is the transportation of a drug from its site of absorption to its site of action.

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Distribution

51
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also called detoxification or metabolism, is a process by which a drug is converted to a less active form.

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Biotransformation

52
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is the process by which metabolites and drugs are eliminated from the body

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Excretion

53
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indicates that the medication is to be given immediately and only once

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Stat Order

54
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  • is for medication to be given once at a specified time
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Single Order or One Time Order

55
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may or may not have termination date, may be carried out indefinitely

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Standing Order

56
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permits the nurse to give medication when, in the nurse’s judgement, the client requires it.

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PRN or as Needed

57
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apply indefinitely until the prescriber writes an order to alter or discontinue the medication

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Standard Written Orders

58
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are protocols that hospitals use for discontinuing medications after a certain length of time.

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Automatic Stop Date

59
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Read the MAR and remove the medication(s) from the client’s drawer. Verify that the client’s name and room number match the MAR.

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FIRST CHECK

60
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While preparing the medication (e.g., pouring, drawing up, or placing unopened package in a medication cup), look at the medication label and check against the MAR.

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SECOND CHECK

61
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Recheck the label on the container (e.g., vial, bottle, or unused unit-dose medications) against the MAR before returning to its storage place OR before giving the medication to the client

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THIRD CHECK

62
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found within the cells of the body
contains solutes such as oxygen, electrolytes and glucose

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Intracellular fluid (ICF)

63
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found outside the cells and accounts 1/3 of total body fluid

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Extracellular fluid (ECF

64
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are charged particles capable of conducting electricity

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ELECTROLYTES

65
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positively charged
- Na, K, Ca, Mg

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Cations

66
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negatively charged
- CI, bicarbonate HCO3, phosphate HPO4, sulfate SO4

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Anions

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is the movement of water across cell membranes, from the less concentrated solution to the more concentrated solution

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Osmosis

68
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the concentration solutes in body fluids

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Osmolality

69
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used to refer to the molality of a solution

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Tonicity

70
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solution has the same osmolality as body fluids ex. Normal saline or 0.9% sodium chloride

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Isotonic

71
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solutions have higher osmolality than body fluids ex. 3% NaCl

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Hypertonic

72
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solutions have lower osmolality than body fluids ex. ½ normal saline or 0.45% NaCl

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Hypotonic

73
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is the power of a solution to draw water across a semipermeable membrane

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Osmotic Pressure

74
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is the continual intermingling of molecules in liquids, gasses, or solids brought about by the random movement of the molecules

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Diffusion

75
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movement of substances across cell membranes from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated one. ex. Sodium - potassium pump

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Active Transport

76
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average adult drink -

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1,500ml / day

77
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charged ions capable of conducting electricity
present in all body fluids and fluid compartment

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REGULATING ELECTROLYTE

78
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maintaining fluid balance
contributing acid-base regulation
facilitating enzyme reactions
transmitting neuromuscular reaction

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Electrolytes

79
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Most abundant cation in ECF
Major contributor to serum osmolality
Bacon, ham, processed foods and salt

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Sodium (Na+)

80
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Major cation in ICF
Vital for skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle activity
Fruits and vegetables, meat, fish

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Potassium (K+)

81
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Abundant in skeletal system, small amount in ECr
Vital in regulating muscle contraction and relaxation, neuromuscular function and cardiac function
ECF Ca regulated by parathyroid hormone, calcitonin, calcitriol

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Calcium (Ca+)

82
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Found in skeleton and ICF
Important in production and use of ATP, protein and DNA synthesis within cells
Cereal grains, nuts, dried fruits, legumes and green leafy veg.

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Magnesium (Mg+)

83
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Major anion of ECF
Function with Na to regulate serum osmolality and blood volume
Acts as a buffer in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in RBC

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Chloride (CI-)

84
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Major anion of ICF
Essential for functioning of muscles, nerves and RBC, metabolism of protein, fat, and CHO
Meat, fish, poultry, milk products and legumes

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Phosphate (PO4)

85
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is a substance that releases hydrogen ions (H+)

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ACIDS

86
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or alkaline have low hydrogen ion concentration

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BASES

87
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water & electrolytes gained or lost in equal

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Isotonic

88
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gained or lost of water only

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Osmolar

89
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water & electrolytes lost in equal proportions

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Fluid Volume Deficit

90
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water and electrolytes retained in equal proportion

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Fluid Volume Excess

91
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dehydration

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Hyperosmolar Imbalance

92
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water excess / overhydration

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Hyposmolar Imbalance

93
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Relieves the symptoms of a disease but does not affect the disease itself.

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Palliative

94
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Cures a disease or condition.

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Curative

95
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Supports body function until other treatments or the body’s response can take over.

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Supportive

96
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Replaces body fluids or substances.

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Substitutive

97
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Destroys malignant cells.

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Chemotherapeutic

98
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Returns the body to health.

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Restorative

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