STEP 2: CIRRHOSIS Flashcards
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Q
What electrolyte disturbances do you get with cirrhosis?
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Hyponatremia, hypokalemia
Hyponatremia originates from the excess production of ADH in cirrhosis resulting in water retention. The hypokalemia comes from vomitting, diarrhea, or use of diuretics. We tx the hyponatremia by improving system perfusion with midodrine and d/c’ing vasodialatory drugs like bbs.
