Acronyms Flashcards
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Flushed skin and fever (low-grade) Restless irritable anxious confused. Increased blood pressure and fluid retention. Edema peripheral and pitting. Decreased urine output and dry mouth.
Skin flushed.
Agitation.
Low-grade fever.
Thirst.
FRIED SALT
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Hypernatremia
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Convulsions.
Arrhythmias.
Tetany.
Strider and spasms.
CATS
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Hypocalcemia
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Muscle cramps. Urine abnormalities. Respiratory distress. Decreased cardiac contractility. EKG changes. Reflexes.
MURDER
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Hyperkalemia
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Alkalosis.
Shallow respirations.
Irritability.
Confusion and drowsiness.
Weakness and Fatigue.
Arrhythmias.
Lethargy.
Thready pulse.
A SIC WALT
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Hypokalemia