Electrolytes Flashcards
What is used for torsades de pointe
magnesium
What are signs and symptoms of hypomagnesium
trousseaus sign, chvosteks sign, laryngeal stridor
Signs and symptoms of hypermagnesium
low BP and RR; think embarrased
Hypocalcemia signs and symptoms
chvosteks sign and trousseaus sign, increased DTR
what inhibits calcium absorption
alochol, caffine, laxatives
Hypercalcemia Signs and symptoms
swollen and slow, psychotic symptoms, decreased DTR and muscle tone, confusion
Potassium
cardiac and heart rythms
Hypokalemia s/s
low and slow, cardiac arrythmias, decreased DTR and strength
Hyperkalemia s/s
cardiac arrhythmias, parathesis, hyperactive bowel sounds
Sodium
confusion and neuro symptoms
Hyponatremia s/s
depressed and deflated, cramps, dry; caused by SIADH
Hypernatremia s/s
big bloated and dry; can be caused by diabetes insipidus
Phosphate
bones/teeth
Hypophosphatemia s/s
bruisability and bleeding
Hyperphosphatemia s/s
tetany, tingling, increased DTR
