Lecture 2: Electrolytes & Stress Flashcards
(21 cards)
1
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Sodium Normal Lab Range
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135-145 mEq/L
2
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Potassium Normal Lab Range
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3.5-5.0 mEq/L
3
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Calcium Normal Lab Range
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8.5-10.5 mg/dL
4
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Bicarbonate Normal Lab Range
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24-31 mEq/L
5
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Magnesium Normal Lab Range
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1.8-3.0 mg/dL
6
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Phosphorus Normal Lab Range
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2.5-4.5 mg/dL
7
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ABG Normal Lab Values
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pH=7.35-7.45
CO2=35-45
HCO3 (Bicarbonate)=22-26
8
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Chloride Normal Lab Range
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98-106 mEq/L
9
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Anion Gap >16 mmol/L Means?
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Metabolic Acidosis
10
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Hypokalemia
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Serum Potassium <3.5 mEq/L
11
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Causes of Hypokalemia
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- GI Losses
- Alkalosis
- Hyperaldosteronism
12
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Manifestations of Hypokalemia
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- ECG Changes
- Dilute Urine
- Fatigue
- Muscle Weakness
- Decreased Bowel Weakness
13
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Hyperkalemia
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Serum Potassium >5.0 mEq/L
14
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Causes of Hyperkalemia
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- Impaired Renal Function
- Hypoaldosteronism
- Tissue Trauma
- Acidosis
15
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Manifestations of Hyperkalemia
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- Muscle Weakness
- GI Manifestations
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Hypocalcemia
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- Serum levels <8.6 mg/dL *Must be considered with serum albumin levels
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Hypocalcemia Causes
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- Hypoparathyroidism
- Osteoporosis
- Pancreatitis
- Alkalosis
- Kidney Injury
18
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Hypocalcemia Manisfestations
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- Tetany
- Circumoral Numbness
- Hyperactive DTRs
- Trousseau Signs & Chvostek Signs
- Abnormal clotting
19
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Hypercalcemia
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Serum level >10.2 mg/dL
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Hypercalcemia Causes
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- Hypercalcemia crisis=HIGH MORTALITY
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Diuretics
21
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Hypercalcemia Mansfestations
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- Polyuria
- Muscle Weakness
- Severe Constipation
- ## Diarrhea
