07: Disturbances in Tonicity Flashcards
1
Q
Serum osmolality calculation
A
Osmolality = ([Na]x2) + ([gluc]/18) + ([BUN]/2.8)
If no hyperglycemia or uremia:
Osmolality ~ ([Na]x2) + 10
2
Q
Hypernatremia
A
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Serum osmolality calculation
Osmolality = ([Na]x2) + ([gluc]/18) + ([BUN]/2.8)
If no hyperglycemia or uremia:
Osmolality ~ ([Na]x2) + 10
Hypernatremia
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