Chapter 10 Flashcards

electrolyte functions and imbalances (183 cards)

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water constitutes about ____ percent of the adult male body and _____ percent of the adult female body

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60, 50

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older adults average about _____ percent of water for total body weight

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45

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average fluid intake and output over a 24 hour period is about _____ mL

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2400

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average daily urine output is between _____ and _____ mL in adults

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1200, 1500

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about _____ mL of urine daily is required to excrete metabolic wastes produced by the body

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500

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substances that dissociate in a solution to form ions are called _____

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electrolytes

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_____ are positively charged electrolytes

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cations

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_____ are negatively charged electrolytes

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anions

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_____ _____ is fluid found in the spaces between body cells

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interstitial fluid

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_____ _____, also called _____, is found within arteries, veins and capillaries

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intravascular fluid, plasma

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_____ _____ includes urine, perspiration, pleural fluid, etc.

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transcellular fluid

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ICF contains high levels of _____, _____, _____, _____ and _____

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magnesium, potassium, phosphate, glucose, oxygen

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ECF principally contains _____, _____, and _____

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sodium, chloride, bicarbonate

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conventional lab values for sodium

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135-145

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conventional lab values for chloride

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95-105

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conventional lab values for bicarbonate

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22-26

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conventional lab values for calcium

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4.5-5.5

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conventional lab values for potassium

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3.5-5.0

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conventional lab values for phosphate

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1.7-2.6

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conventional lab values for magnesium

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1.5-2.5

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conventional lab values for serum osmolality

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280-300

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_____ is the process by which water moves across a selectively permeable membrane from lower to higher solute concentration

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osmosis

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osmosis continues until the solute concentration on both sides is _____

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balanced

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24
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the concentration of a solution is called _____

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osmolality

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osmolality of ECF depends on chiefly on _____ concentration
sodium
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serum osmolality can be estimated by _____ serum sodium concentration
doubling
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the _____ _____ is the power of a solution to draw water across a membrane
osmotic pressure
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_____ refers to the effect of a solution's osmotic pressure on water movement across cell membranes
tonicity
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_____ solutions have the same concentration as solutes in plasma
isotonic
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_____ solutions have a greater concentration of solutes in plasma
hypertonic
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_____ solutions have a lower concentration of solutes in plasma
hypotonic
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in hypertonic solutions, water is _____ _____ of cells, causing them to _____
drawn out, shrink
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in hypotonic solutions, water is _____ _____ cells, causing them to _____
moved into, swell
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the process by which solute molecules move from an area of high solute concentration to an area of low concentration until balanced is called _____
diffusion
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_____ _____ refers to the random movement of particles through a solution, such as when milk spreads through coffee
simple diffusion
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_____ _____ allows water soluble molecules, such as glucose and amino acids, to diffuse across cell membranes
facilitated diffusion
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the process by which water and solutes move from an area of high to low hydrostatic pressure is called _____
filtration
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_____ _____ allows molecules to move across cell and epithelial membranes against a concentration gradient
active transport
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active transport uses _____ for energy to move molecules, such as with the _______ - _______ pump
ATP, sodium potassium
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report urinary output of less than _____ mL per hour
30
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the thirst center is located in the _____
hypothalamus
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the _____ are primarily responsible for regulating _____ _____ and _____ ______ in the body
kidneys, fluid volume, electrolyte balance
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about _____ mL of urine is normally produced over a 24-hour period
1500
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_____ _____ or _____ regulates water excretion from the kidneys
antidiuretic hormone, vasopressin
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_____ _____ _____ is a hormone released by atrial muscle cells in response to distention from fluid overload
atrial natriuretic peptide
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two good places to check for skin turgor on elderly clients are over the _____ and the _____ _____ of the thigh
sternum, inner aspect
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the most common cause of FVD is excessive loss of _____ _____
GI fluids
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decreased circulating blood volume is called _____
hypovolemia
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shift of fluid into the interstitial space is called _____ _____
second spacing
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shift of fluid into the transcellular space is called _____ _____
third spacing
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_____ _____ _____ or _____ _____ _____ can trigger third spacing
increased vascular permeability, decreased protein levels
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a good indicator of FVD is _____ _____ _____
rapid weight loss
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a drop of more than _____ mmHg in systolic BP when changing from lying to standing can indicate FVD
15
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3 common manifestations of FVD include _____, _____, and _____ _____ _____
tachycardia, vasoconstriction, decreased urine output
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_____ electrolyte solutions, such as _____ _____ or _____ _____, are used to expand plasma volume in hypotensive patients or replace abnormal losses
isotonic, normal saline, Ringer solution
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_____ _____ _____ _____ saline or _____ percent sodium chloride is given to provide water to treat total body water deficits
five percent dextrose in, 0.45
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adequate fluid intake is considered to be _____ mL
1500
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excess intravascular fluid is called _____
hypervolemia
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_____ refers to excess interstitial fluid
edema
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_____ refers to causes induced by effects of treatment
iatrogenic
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these drinks should be avoided when dehydrated, as they increase urine output and general fluid loss
coffee, alcohol, tea
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class of diuretics that inhibits reabsorption of sodium chloride on the ascending loop of Henle
loop
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class of diuretics that decrease absorption of potassium, sodium chloride and water on the distal tubule
thiazide-type
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class of diuretics that inhibit sodium-potassium exchange in the distal tubule
potassium-sparing
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inadequate intake of potassium, excessive renal loss (often secondary to drugs), excessive GI loss (diarrhea, ileostomy drainage) and transcellular shifts from ECF to ICF (metabolic alkalosis, treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis with insulin) can cause _____
hypokalemia
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respiratory arrest, poliguria, dilute urine, dysrhythmias, decreased bowel sounds, cardiac arrest, and leg cramps are all symptoms of _____
hypokalemia
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impaired renal excretion of potassium, rapid IV administration, the use of salt substitutes, and acidosis can all cause _____
hyperkalemia
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colic, muscle twitching/tremors, bradycardia, and muscle weakness in lower extremities are all symptoms of _____
hyperkalemia
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the loss of excess aldosterone through _____ can lead to hypokalemia
hyperaldosteronism
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the _____ are the main source of potassium excretion
kidneys
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transcellular potassium shifts from ECF to ICF typically occur in _____ _____ or the treatment of _____ _____ with _____
metabolic alkalosis, diabetic ketoacidosis, insulin
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hypokalemia affects the transmission of _____ _____
nerve impulses
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_____ _____ is affected by hypokalemia, suppressing the insulin needed to synthesize glycogen
carbohydrate metabolism
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the state of _____ is often associated with hypokalemia, which requires a test of ABGs
alkalosis
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serum tests on _____, _____, _____, _____, and _____ are ran when testing for hypokalemia
potassium, sodium, calcium, bicarbonate, magnesium
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renal function studies that include ______ ______ and ______ are often run to test for hypokalemia
serum creatinine, BUN
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when experiencing _____, cell membrane potential is affected, including a slowing of the heart rate, possible heart blocks and cardiac arrest, along with general weakening of cardiac/skeletal muscles
hyperkalemia
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a minimum of _____ mEq/day of potassium must be taken to replace urinary losses
40-50
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the primary intracellular cation is _____
potassium
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low levels of _____ and _____ may increase the effects of hyperkalemia
calcium, sodium
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the use of _____ is a last ditch effort to manage hyperkalemia due to its invasiveness
dialysis
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high levels of _____ may increase the effects of hyperkalemia
magnesium
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low sodium levels are referred to as _____
hyponatremia
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high levels of sodium are referred to as ______
hypernatremia
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the ______ are the primary regulators of sodium balance in the body
kidneys
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decreased serum osmolality, increased muscle weakness, hyperreflexia, muscle cramps/weakness, anorexia, cerebral/cellular edema, and coma are all symptoms of _____
hyponatremia
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increased serum osmolality, oliguria, tachycardia, dehydration, increased thirst, and dry skin/poor skin turgor are all symptoms of _____
hypernatremia
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this electrolyte maintains neuromuscular activity and is the primary regulator of volume, osmolality and distribution of ECF
sodium
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sodium intake of about _____ mg a day is sufficient for meeting the body's needs
500
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most potassium in the body is found in the _____
ICF
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the hormone _____ helps regulate potassium elimination by the kidneys
aldosterone
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lunch meat, bacon, cheese, dry cereal, canned soup, popcorn, ketchup, pickles and seafood are all foods high in ______
sodium
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bananas, oranges, avocados, spinach, potatoes, tomatoes, meat, seafood, milk and yogurt are all foods high in _____
potassium
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_____ plays a vital role in cell metabolism and cardiac/neuromuscular function, such as nerve impulses and maintenance of normal cardiac rhythms
potassium
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excess loss of sodium through the kidneys (diuretics, adrenal insufficiency), GI tract (vomiting, diarrhea), or skin (sweating, loss of skin surface) can lead to _____
hyponatremia
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excess water loss or excess sodium ingestion can lead to _____
hypernatremia
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_____ and/or ______ supplements are given to prevent/treat hypokalemia
oral, parenteral
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_____ potentiates digitalis effects and increases resistance to certain antidysrhythmics
hypokalemia
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_____ and _____ promote potassium uptake by the cells, shifting potassium out of ECF.
insulin, glucose
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_____ increases the risk of digitalis toxicity
calcium
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_____ is the most plentiful electrolyte in ECF
sodium
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Excess sodium loss can occur through the _____, _____ _____, or _____
kidneys, GI tract, skin
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A _____ _____ _____ is obtained to evaluate sodium excretion
24-hour urine specimen
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_____ _____ or _____ _____ (0.9% NaCl) solution may be administered to manage hyponatremia
isotonic Ringer, isotonic saline
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______ diuretics (e.g., furosemide) may be administered to patients who have hyponatremia with normal or excess ECF volume
loop
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the release of ______ and the ______ mechanism both protect against hypernatremia
ADH, thirst
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Hypotonic IV fluids such as _____ percent NaCl solution or 5% _____ _____ _____ (which is isotonic when administered, but becomes hypotonic and provides pure water when the glucose is metabolized) may be administered to correct hypernatremia
0.45, dextrose in water
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the primary regulator of water intake is _____
thirst
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vomiting/diarrhea, hot environment, hemorrhage, diuretics, and significant GI losses can all cause _____
FVD
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FVD can lead to _____ and _____ _____
hypovolemia, third spacing
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rapid weight loss, tachycardia, decreased skin turgor, and decreased systolic blood pressure are symptoms of _____
FVD
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one should monitor for fluid overload and no liver response in patients with liver failure when giving _____ solutions
isotonic
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one should monitor for circulatory overload and IV site inflammation when giving _____ solutions
hypertonic
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one should monitor for inflammation at the IV site and serum sodium levels when giving _____ solutions
hypotonic
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hypertonic solutions must be given through a _____ line to minimize site inflammation
central
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CHF, excessive sodium intake, adrenal gland disorders, liver cirrhosis an excess ADH/aldosterone due to stress can lead to _____
FVE
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with FVE, serum hematocrit and hemoglobin often _____
decrease
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only about _____ percent of ingested calcium is absorbed into the blood
20
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stabilizing cell membrane, regulating muscle contractions/relaxation, maintaining cardiac function and blood clotting are all processes managed by ionized ______
calcium
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serum calcium levels are regulated by _____, _____, and _____
PTH, calcitonin, calcitriol
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_____ stimulates the effects of PTH by further enhancing the calcium release from bones, absorption into the intestines and reabsorption into the kidneys
calcitriol
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_____ inhibits the movement of calcium out of bone, reduces intestinal absorption and promotes kidney excretion of calcium
calcitonin
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during the state of _____, more calcium binds with protein, making less available in its ionized, active form
alkalosis
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during the state of _____, calcium is released from protein, making more of it available in its ionized form
acidosis
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when albumin levels fall, total plasma calcium _____
declines
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the state of low levels of calcium is called _____
hypocalcemia
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the state of high levels of calcium is called _____
hypercalcemia
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tetany/convulsions, numbness/tingling around the mouth, hands and feet, muscle spasms, decreased cardiac output, hypotension, positive Chvostek/Trousseau signs, and bone pain/fractures are all symptoms of _____
hypocalcemia
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people who have undergone parathyroidectomies, bariatric surgeries (decreased food intake/malabsorption), lactose intolerance, have alcoholism (reduces intestinal absoprtion), and older women going through menopause (decreased estrogen) are all at risk for _____
hypocalcemia
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constipation, increased blood pressure, lethargy, muscle weakness, increased thirst, increased urine output, lethargy, AV block, negative Trousseau/Chvostek signs are all symptoms of _____
hypercalcemia
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people who experience hypoparathyroidism and acute pancreatitis are at risk for _____
hypocalcemia
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During _____, the amount of ionized calcium may remain normal even though the total calcium level is low
hypoalbuminemia
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hypocalcemia is often associated with _____
hypomagnesemia
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_____ and _____ share an inverse relationship
phosphate, calcium
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the electrolyte imbalances of _____ and _____ can cause hypocalcemia
hypomagnesemia, hyperphosphatemia
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inadequate _____ _____ can decrease calcium absorption and contribute to hypocalcemia
vitamin D
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When blood is administered faster than the liver can metabolize the citrate, it can bind with and temporarily remove ionized _____ from circulation.
calcium
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along with drugs that lower serum magnesium levels, _____ _____, _____, and _____ can increase the risk for hypocalcemia
loop diuretics, anticonvulsants, phosphates
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involuntary contraction of muscles is called _____
tetany
140
contraction of the facial muscles produced by tapping the facial nerve in front the ear is called _____ _____
Chvostek sign
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carpal spasms produced by inflating a blood pressure cuff on the upper arm to above systolic blood pressure for 2 to 5 minutes is called _____ _____
Trousseau sign
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the two most common calcium IV preparations include calcium _____ and ______
chloride, gluconate
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oral calcium preparations include calcium _____, _____, and _____
carbonate, gluconate, lactate
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dairy products, canned salmon, broccoli, spinach, and tofu are all foods high in _____
calcium
145
the two most common causes of hypercalcemia are _____ _____ and _____
bone resorption, malignancies
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excess PTH produced by hyperparathyroidism releases calcium from the bones, causing increased calcium absorption in the _____ and retention of calcium in the _____
intestines, kidneys
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prolonged _____ and lack of _____ _____ can cause increased resoprtion of bone with calcium release into ECF
immobility, weight bearing
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excess vitamin D use, milk ingestion and overuse of calcium-containing antacids can all cause increased _____ _____ of calcium
intestinal absorption
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_____ _____ and drugs such as _____ _____ and _____ can intefere with calcium elimination by kidneys
renal failure, thiazide diuretics, lithium
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mental status can be altered by high _____ levels
calcium
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loop diuretics such as _____ promote elimination of excess calcium
furosemide
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rapid reveresal of hypercalcemia can be accomplished by use of _____ and _____ phosphate
sodium, potassium
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IV _____ inhibits the bone resorption of calcium
plicamycin
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____ compete with vitamin D, inhibit GI absorption of calcium, bone resorption, and increase urinary calcium excretion
glucocortisoids
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_____ _____ restores vascular volume and promotes renal excretion of calcium in hypercalcemic patients
isotonic saline
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acidic drinks such as _____ and _____ juice reduce the risk of calcium salt build-up into kidney stones
prune, cranberry
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green vegetables, grains, bananas, citrus fruits, meats, chocolate, and seafood are all food high in ______
magnesium
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_____ is vital to various enzyme reactions and synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids
magnesium
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magnesium is essential for _____ _____ and _____ _____
neuromuscular transmission, cardiovascular function
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the state of having low levels of magnesium is called _____
hypomagnesemia
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the state of having high levels of magnesium is called _____
hypermagnesemia
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loss of GI fluids (diarrhea, ileostomy), alcoholism, protein-calorie malnutrition/starvation, kidney disease and diabetic ketoacidosis are risk factors for _____
hypomagnesemia
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magnesium deficiency is often seen alongside low _____ and _____ levels
potassium, calcium
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severe hypomagnesium is strongly linked with low serum _____ levels as both are associated with renal and GI losses
calcium
165
similar to hypercalcemia, _____ increases the risk of digoxin toxicity
hypomagnesemia
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positive Bobinski/Trousseau/Chvostek signs, nystagmus, and hypertension are all signs of _____
hypomagnesemia
167
negative Bobinski/Trousseau/Chvostek, depressed CNS, hypotension, cardiac dysrhythmias/arrest are all signs of _____
hypermagnesemia
168
parenteral _____ _____ can treat hypomagnesemia
magnesium sulfate
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_____ is often seen in adults with renal failure or general functional decline
hypermagnesemia
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_____ or _____ _____ can both be used to remove excess magnesium
hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis
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the IV _____ _____ can be administered to reverse neuromuscular/cardiac effects of hypermagnesemia
calcium gluconate
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the primary intracellular anion is _____
phosphate
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_____ is responsible for ATP production and electrolyte transport, red blood cell function, oxygen tissue delivery, maintaining acid-base balance, and fat/carb/protein metabolism
phosphate
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an inverse relationship exists between phosphorus and _____
calcium
175
the state of low phosphorus is called _____
hypophosphatemia
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the state of high phosphorus is called _____
hyperphosphatemia
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a shift of phosphate into the intracellular space is the most common cause of _____
hypophosphatemia
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intention tremors, confusion//stupor, joint stiffness, impaired white blood cell function and seizures are all symptoms of _____
hypophosphatemia
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_____, _____ _____, _____, and _____ _____ can all contribute to hypophosphatemia
alcoholism, respiratory alkalosis, hyperventilation, diabetic ketoacidosis
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_____ _____ is the primary cause of impaired excretion
renal failure
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excess _____ _____ increases phosphate absorption and can contribute to hyperphosphatemia
vitamin D
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disruptions of mechanism that regulate _____ levels can lead to hyperphosphatemia
calcium
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excess phosphorus will often combine with another electrolyte during hyperphostemia, contributing to the state of _______
hypocalcemia