Fluids and Electrolytes Flashcards
1
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Hyperkalemia Manifestations
A
- dysrhythmias
- fatigue & confusion
- tetany
2
Q
Hyperkalemia cause
A
renal failure
3
Q
Hypokalemia Manifestions
A
- dysrhythmias
- muscle weakness
- dyspnea
4
Q
Hypercalcemia Manifestations
A
- fatigue
- bone fractures
5
Q
Hypercalcemia Causes
A
- hyperPTH
- cancer
6
Q
Hypocalcemia manifestation
A
- positive Trousseau’s or Chvotstek’s sign
- stridor and tetany
7
Q
Hypocalcemia Causes
A
- hypoPTH
- blood transfusions
- alkalosis
8
Q
Hypernatremia Manifestations
A
- fever, flushed skin
- restlessness
- increased fluid retention
- edema
- decreased urine output
9
Q
Hypernatremia Cause
A
-dehydration
10
Q
Hyponatremia Manifestions
A
- irritability
- vomiting
- lethargic
11
Q
Hyperphosphatemia Manifestations
A
- tetany
- muscle cramps
- hypotension
12
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Hyperphosphatemia causes
A
-AKI or CKD
13
Q
Hypophosphatemia Manifestations
A
- CNS depression
- muscle weakness
- rickets
14
Q
Respiratory Alkalosis Interventions
A
- breathe into a paper bag
- breathe slowly and deeply
15
Q
Metabolic Acidosis Interventions
A
- insulin (ketoacidosis)
- IV fluids
- sodium bicarbonate
