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

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