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A physician is concerned that his patients kidneys are not working well. What tests might he order to test his hypothesis?
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BUN, creatine, GFR
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What are the reasons for doing routine urinalysis?
General health screening to detect renal and metabolic diseases. Diagnosis of diseases or disorders of the kidneys or urinary tract. Monitoring of patients with diabetes.
Where can one find the glomerular filtration rate?
Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a measurement of how well one's kidneys are functioning. It is typically estimated on the basis of serum creatinine levels. One can learn their estimated GFR by visiting their physician.
Do the kidneys secrete bile?
No
How is the everglades alike to human kidneys?
They are similar because the everglades are rich with nutrients of all sources, like our kidneys they store everything.
How do kidneys help maintain water balance on a hot day?
The antidiuretic hormone is produced and the kidneys take blood and waste and get water to maintain the balance.
What has the author Rolfe Floyd written?
Rolfe Floyd has written: 'Kidney disease from the physician's viewpoint' -- subject(s): Diseases, Kidneys 'Studies on the heart, arteries and kidneys' -- subject(s): Arteries, Diseases, Heart, Kidneys
How can a small bag of salty chips reduce migraine?
Dehydration is one of the most common Migraine triggers for patients. Salt forces the body to conserve water - it is not allowed to be flushed out by the kidneys. While salt is a potent trigger for some patients, it may be helpful to others. One reason may be that they are suffering dehydration. See your physician or headache specialist for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Migraine and headache disorders.
Which procdure is used to remove waste products from the blood of patients whose kidneys no longer function?
kidney dialysis
Procedure to remove waste products from the blood of patients whose kidneys no longer function?
That's called Dialysis.
The controversial OPV hypothesis says that HIV was transmitted to humans from chimps after Africans took an oral vaccine that had been cultivated in chimp kidneys What was this vaccine for?
Polio
What intrarenal conditions involve kidney disease or direct injury to the kidneys?
lack of blood supply to the kidneys (ischemia) use of radiocontrast agents in patients with kidney problems drug abuse or overdose long-term use of nephrotoxic medications
What has the author Michael Michalak written?
Michael Michalak has written: 'A voice from the ashes' -- subject(s): Biography, Cancer, Kidneys, Patients, Renal Cell Carcinoma
What shortcomings did bladder diversion have as treatment of the contracted bladder?
it was soon discovered that pressure from the bladder caused irreparable damage to the kidneys, with 50% of patients exhibiting such deterioration
Is Diet Coke contraindicated in methotrexate patients?
There are not true interactions, but diet sodas can add more strain to the kidneys and liver, which are already under stress from the methotrexate.
Why is it important that urea be removed from diabetic patients?
This is my personal opinion and it is not a conclusive one. I think that not only urea removal but also many other substances present in blood must be monitored and controlled so that kidneys can work better, and this is very important for diabetic patients.
What is the definition of epinephrine?
A hormone that increases heart rate, narrows blood vessels, and dilates air passageways. It is produced in the adrenal glands above your kidneys. Patients with anaphylaxis(severe allergic reactions) are given epinephrine, along with patients having a heart attack.
Can dialysis patients take Tylenol?
As long as you take Tylenol in small recommended doses, you should be fine. This is because Tylenol is broken down by the liver instead of the kidneys.
