Which of the following renal hormones regulates intrarental blood flow by vasodilation or vasoconstrictions?
a. Renin
b. Prostaglandins
c. Bradykinins
d. Erythropoietin
Answer: b. Prostaglandins
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A) "When I have episodes of nausea, I will drink clear liquids." B) "I may experience drowsiness with this medication." C) "I should eat before I take this medication." D) "I will need to take potassium with this medication."
The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old. What is the expected weight gain for this age child?
a. 2 times the birth weight b. 2.5 times the birth weight c. 3 times the birth weight d. 4 times the birth weight
If 3 L of a solution has a mass of 2,840 g, calculate the specific gravity of the solution: ________. Round your answer to four decimal places, if necessary.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A client receiving warfarin (Coumadin) therapy has an INR of 5.6. Which medication would the nurse expect the physician to order to reverse the warfarin (Coumadin)?
1. Potassium chloride 2. Vitamin K 3. Desirudin (Iprivask) 4. Protamine sulfate