HYPOPHOSPHATEMIA Flashcards
1
Q
What is the normal range
for phosphorus level?
A
2.5–4.5 mg/dL
2
Q
What are the signs/
symptoms?
A
Weakness, cardiomyopathy, neurologic
dysfunction (e.g., ataxia), rhabdomyolysis,
hemolysis, poor pressor response
3
Q
What is a complication of
severe hypophosphatemia?
A
Respiratory failure
4
Q
What are the causes?
A
GI losses, inadequate supplementation,
medications, sepsis, alcohol abuse, renal
loss
5
Q
What is the critical value?
A
<1.0 mg/dL
6
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Supplement with sodium phosphate or
potassium phosphate IV (depending on
potassium level)
