Effects Of Imbalanced Lab Values Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Low glucose
A
Hypoglycemia: confusion and lethargy check glucose
2
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High glucose
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HYPERglycemia: polydipsia (thirsty) polyuria (voiding) polyphagia (hunger/ eating)
3
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Low/high sodium
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NA causes fluids to shift affecting brain
4
Q
Low Potassium
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Hypokalemia: leg cramps, constipation
Low in alkalotic state
5
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High potassium
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Hyperkalemia: diarrhea
High in a idiotic state
6
Q
Hypo calcemia
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Tetany, diarrhea, increased reflex, chvostek and trousseau sign: twitching of facial muscle upon tapping
7
Q
Hyper calcemia
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Everything is slow, constipation, stones, decreased reflexes
8
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Out of range magnesium
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Affects cardiac (tachycardia)
