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1. antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.Risk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)Deep, rapid breathing; usually the result of an accumulation of certain acids when insulin is not available in the body. - DKA

2. a disorder that appears in childhood and is marked by significant deficiencies in communication and social interaction, and by rigidly fixated interests and repetitive behaviors

Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)Deep, rapid breathing; usually the result of an accumulation of certain acids when insulin is not available in the body. - DKARisk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.

3. Adolescent growth and development

Risk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)Deep, rapid breathing; usually the result of an accumulation of certain acids when insulin is not available in the body. - DKA

4. Kussmaul respirations

Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.Deep, rapid breathing; usually the result of an accumulation of certain acids when insulin is not available in the body. - DKARisk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)

5. mydriasis

Risk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.Dilated pupils, could be from - Cardiac arrest, shock, cerebral hypoxia, cocaine, epinephrine, amphetaminesLactic dehydrogenase (LDH)Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.

6. hypo and hyperkalemia

Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)k+ most common intracellular cationRisk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.

7. Types of WBCs

neutrophils, eosinophils (fights parasites and other infections), basophils, monocytes, lymphocytesRisk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)

8. cations - positive charged ions, anions - negative charged ions

Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)CalciumHormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.Risk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.

9. HCO3

Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.Risk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.above 26 - metabolic alkalosis, overdose of bicarb, vomitting - treat with no bicarb, let it wear off - below 22 metabolic acidosis - shock, DKA, aspirin OD, cardiac arrest (lactic acid) - treat underlying cause, make sure adequate oxygen bicarb (not in field usually)

10. large and small intestine

Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.in all 4 quadrantsRisk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.

11. Hypovolemic shock

Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)Risk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.Los of blood, or fluids, bleeding, burns and dehydration - increased HR, increased RR, eventually decrease in B/P, pale or cyanotic, flat neck veins - Airway, O2, BVM if needed, control bleeding, position flat, isotonic crystalloid, keep warm

12. Summary of ABC's

Risk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)PH - 7.35 -7.45 normal | HCO3(Metabolic) -22-26 (above 26 alkolotic, below 22 Acidotic) | PCO2(respiratory) - 35-45 Above acidotic, below alkolitic | Po2 - 80 - less than needs O2 or not on O2

13. Systolic equation for children over 1 year

Risk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.70 plus 2 times the age if over a yearLactic dehydrogenase (LDH)

14. orthostatic

Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.vital signs tilt test, drop of systolic bp 20mm gh, rise in diastolic 10mm hg, rise in heart rate of 20 suggest HypovolemiaRisk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)

15. Brudzinski's

Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.Risk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.flex neck and hips flex in response, meningeal irritation, meningitisLactic dehydrogenase (LDH)

16. Sodium

Risk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)hypo and hypernatremia - Na+ most common extracellular cation

17. Hyperventilation

Risk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.rapid, shallow breathing - anxietyLactic dehydrogenase (LDH)

18. Percussion sound - Hyperresonant

Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)Risk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.Tension pneumothrorax, emphysema, Asthma

19. Bronchial

Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.loud, high pitch, hollow - heard over upper sternumLactic dehydrogenase (LDH)Risk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.

20. All other iv solutions | Normal saline, lactated ringers, 5% D/W, ect.

OsmosisLactic dehydrogenase (LDH)Risk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.

21. a group of chronic non - progressive disorders due to damage to motor centers in brain early in life, does not get worse with age

Risk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.

22. Stays in blood vessels longer, field fluid replacement, NS and LR (buffer most like plasma)

Risk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)HypertonicHormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.

23. Hemoglobin

Risk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.red blood cells carry oxygen on this moleculeLactic dehydrogenase (LDH)

24. pulse pressure

Risk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.difference between systolic and diastolic pressure - Narrows in shock, widens in ICPHormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)

25. Kidney location

Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)Hormone produced by the neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles.retroperitoneal in upper and lower quadrant - adrenal glands on superior portion of kidney in upper quadrantsRisk takers, preocupied with body image - - Treat like adult, may have to be separated from parents to question about sensitive topics, respect privacy, may need paramedic of same sex to question - - Growth spurt, reproductive maturity, may have anti social behavior, body image important, risk takers, depression and suicide more common than any other age group, peer group has strong influence.

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