5G CROSSWORD: HAPPY NURSES WEEK!
Across
- 3. I am the shape of a bean and I have a twin!
- 5. This mineral pulls calcium out of our bones when its levels become too high
- 6. Those with kidney disease have trouble removing this from their blood
- 9. S/sx may include: fatigue, diaphoresis, hunger, confusion
- 10. This is a common complication of diabetes, caused by nerve damage
- 12. This abbreviation is given when kidneys permanently fail to work
- 14. Long-acting insulin
- 16. A life-threatening metabolic disturbance caused by hyperglycemia
- 18. This is a result of decreased erythropoiesis of the kidneys
- 20. Low urine output
- 21. We listen for this
Down
- 1. The study of #3 across
- 2. No urine output
- 4. Hormone produced in the pancreas
- 7. We feel for this
- 8. Before modern biotechnology, what was the first animal that insulin was taken from the pancreas of?
- 9. S/sx may include: polydipsia, polyuria, HA, blurred vision
- 11. This test measures the amount of glucose in your blood over the last 3 months
- 13. Process of removing waste and excess fluid. Two types
- 15. Short-acting insulin doses are referred to as this
- 17. Patho check! This is the filtering unit of the kidneys
- 19. Many of our patients have this. Considered one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease