F/E Important Info Flashcards
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Normal range of sodium
136-148
How do you lose sodium
Vomiting, diarrhea, aldosterone deficiency
Signs and symptoms of Hyponatremia
Muscle weakness Dizziness Headache Hypotension tachycardia
What is high sodium
Hypernatremia
Causes of Hypernatremia
Dehydration,water deprivation, excessive sodium in diet or IV
Signs and symptoms of hypernatremia
Intense thirst Hypertension Edelman Agitation Convulsions
Normal levels of chloride
95-105
What is the name for low chloride
Hypochloremia
Causes of Hypochloremia
Excessive vomiting
Overhydration
Aldosterone deficiency
Congestive heart failure
Signs and symptoms of Hypochloremia
Lethargy, weakness, metabolic acidosis, and rapid deep breathing
Normal levels of potassium
3.5-5
What is hypokalemia
Low potassium
What causes hypokalemia
Vomiting, diarrhea, decreased potassium intake
What are the signs and symptoms of hypokalemia
Muscle fatigue, flaccid paralysis, mental confusion, increased urine output, shallow respirations
What is hyperkalemia
Too much sodium
What is hrprtkalemia
Used die it excessive potassium out put
Excessive.
What is hyperkalemia
Signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia
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Irritable Nausea Musculart Diarrhea Muscle weakness
What is the normal range for calcium
9-10.5
Hypokalemia
Synovial thickening and causes sores
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Name for low sodium
Hypo atresia