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Ch 8: Altered Fluid and Electrolyte Flashcards

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1
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Body fluids are solutions composed of:

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▫️water
▫️electrolytes
▫️non electrolytes

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Electrolytes:

▫️cations: Na+; K+; anions: Cl-

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Nonelectrolytes - glucose, urea

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Plasma proteins:

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▫️Albumin
▫️globulins
▫️prothrombin
▫️fibrinogen

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Intracellular proteins: large quantity

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▫️Myoglobin
▫️Hormones
▫️NT
▫️Enzymes

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Electrolytes Imbalances

🔘Major ions:

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▫️sodium
▫️potassium 
▫️chloride
▫️calcium
▫️magnesium
▫️phosphate
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Variations in distribution of body fluids
▫️infants
▫️childhood 
▫️adolescents 
▫️adults
▫️elderly
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▫️infants: 75-85% TBW
▫️childhood: 60-65%
▫️adolescence: similar to adults
▫️adults: lean and muscular frame 70%
                   Female 50%
                   Male 60%
                   Obese 40-45%
▫️elderly: 45%
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Function of water:

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▫️solvent/transporter of nutrients, gases and wastes
▫️cushioning
▫️major components of mucus
▫️body temperature regulation (evaporative heat loss)
▫️medium for chemical reactions

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Function of electrolytes: concentration must be tightly regulated

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▫️Na+ and K+ for action potentials along neurons and muscle cells (♥️ and brain)
▫️Zn, Cu and Mg2+ are co-factors for enzymes
▫️Ca2+ for blood clotting, muscle contraction, bone and teeth mineralization, and neurotransmission.

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9
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Water movement occurs by osmosis- passive transport

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▫️Na+

▫️Albumin

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Hormonal Regulation of fluid and electrolytes:

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▫️ADH (act on kidneys ⬆️H20 absorption)
▫️Aldosterone (stimulates reabsorption of Na+ as well as secretion of K+ and H+)
▫️ANP-Atrial natriuretic peptide (Adrenal medulla inhibits aldosterone release)

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Body fluids are divided between two main compartments:

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▫️ICF - fluid inside cells, about 1/2 to 2/3 of total body fluids
Helps maintain cell shape. Assists with transport of nutrients across cell membrane, in and out of the cell.
Major ions are: K+, Mg and phosphate (and proteins)

▫️ECF -fluid outside cell, 1/3 of body fluid. Mostly as interstitial fluid and intravascular (plasma).
Major ions are: Na+, Cl- and carbonate

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12
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The watery fluid in blood known as plasma

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Intravascular fluid

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The volume of ECF is the most important regulated aspect of body fluid balance. Without adequate ECF, the body cannot maintain _______

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Normal blood pressure

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14
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Too much ECF can place a person in a fluid overload state, leading to a ______

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HBP and risk for CHF

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15
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_____is the fluid that is that is most important in fluid balance

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ECF

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16
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Factors which move fluid from plasma to interstitial space:

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▫️blood hydrostatic pressure

▫️increased capillary permeability (inflammation)

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17
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Factors which move fluid from interstitial space to plasma:

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▫️Blood osmotic pressure

- plasma proteins, mainly albumin

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18
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Excess fluid in interstitial space

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▫️Edema

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Mechanism involved in the development of edema can also lead to:

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▫️third-space shifts

20
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Fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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Ascites

21
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Fluid in interstitial space of respiratory or in alveoli

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Pulmonary edema

22
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Fluid in pleural space

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Pleural effusion

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Fluid in the pericardial space

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Pericardial effusion

24
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Four major processes in the development of edema

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  1. Increase in capillary hydrostatic pressure
  2. Increase in capillary permeability
  3. decrease in colloid onconic pressure (loss of albumin)
  4. Obstruction in lymphatic drainage
25
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Consequences of edema:

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▫️increased distance for diffusion of nutrients, oxygen, and wastes between tissue cells and circulatory system
▫️compression of nerves, blood vessels, other hollow tubes
▫️can be disfiguring

26
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Alteration in fluid and electrolyte balance

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▫️sodium imbalance - hyponatremia and hypernatremia

▫️negative fluid balance - hypovolemia

27
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Causes of Dehydration:

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▫️⬇️fluid intake
▫️⬆️fluid output (heat exposure/ heavy exercise)
▫️extreme Na+ loss or lack of Na+ intake (hyponatremia)
▫️excessive Na+ intake (hypernatremia)
▫️fluid shift between compartments
▫️SIADH-syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion

28
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Manifestation of Dehydration:

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▫️thirst
▫️dry mucous membranes 
▫️decreased or absent tears
▫️change in vital signs
       ⬆️ respiration rate
       ⬇️ blood pressure 
        Weak pulse
▫️prolonged capillary refill time
▫️depressed fontanels
▫️⬇️ or absent urine output
▫️⬇️level of consciousness
29
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Attempts to compensate for fluid loss:

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▫️⬆️ing thirst
▫️⬆️ing ♥️ rate
▫️constriction of cutaneous blood vessels
▫️producing less urine
▫️concentrating urine
30
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Dehydration treatment:

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▫️rehydration
Oral
Intravenous
▫️correction of electrolyte imbalances

31
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Causes of hyponatremia:

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▫️losses from excessive sweating, vomiting, diarrhea
▫️use of certain diuretic drugs combined with low-salt diets
▫️hormonal imbalances
       🔸insufficient aldosterone 
       🔸adrenal insufficiency 
       🔸excess ADH secretion
▫️Diuresis
▫️Excessive water intake
32
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Effects of hyponatremia:

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▫️low Na+ levels

▫️decreased osmotic pressure in ECF compartment

33
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▫️cause is balance in Na+ and water
🔸insufficient ADH (diabetes insipidus)
-results in large volume of dilute urine
🔸loss of the thirst mechanism
🔸watery diarrhea
🔸prolonged periods of rapid respiration
🔸ingestion of large amounts of sodium without enough water.

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Hypernatremia

34
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Effects of hypernatremia..

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▫️weakness, agitation 
▫️dry, rough mucous membranes 
▫️edema
▫️⬆️thirst 
▫️⬆️ BP
35
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K+ has two main roles:

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  1. Nerve impulse conduction and muscle contraction

2. Maintain acid-base balance

36
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Acidemia leads to ______

Alkalemia leads to ______

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Hyperkalemia

Hypokalemia

37
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Common causes of hyperkalemia:

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▫️released from ICF to ECF
🔺injury to cells: burns, trauma
🔺acidosis
▫️inadequate elimination
🔺kidney failure: no longer able to excrete K+ ions
▫️excessive intake
🔺K+ supplements or too much dietary K+
🔺use of salts substitutes (contain K+)
▫️K+ sparring diuretics
▫️deficit of aldosterone

38
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Common causes of Hypokalemia:

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▫️excessive losses
🔺vomiting, diarrhea
🔺abnormal loss through kidneys: diuretics or tubular disease.
▫️Excessive aldosterone or glucocorticoids (I.e. Cushing syndrome)
▫️Decreased dietary intake
🔺alcoholism, eating disorders, starvation
▫️treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis with insulin (insulin causes increased K+ uptake by the Na+ pump)

39
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Effects of hypercalcemia

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▫️depressed neuromuscular activity

▫️interference with ADH function

▫️Increased strength in cardiac contractions

40
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Four main functions of Magnesium

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  1. enzyme activity [co-factor]
  2. energy production and ATP - cofactor
  3. DNA and RNA protection and repair
  4. Mineral balance - regulates other ions
41
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▫️results from malabsorption or malnutrition often associated with alcoholism
▫️use of diuretics, diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperthyroidism, hyperaldosteronism

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Hypomagnesimia

42
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▫️Occurs with renal failure
▫️depresses neuromuscular function
▫️decreased reflexes

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Hypermagnesemia

43
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Numerous phosphate functions

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▫️ bone and tooth mineralization
▫️important in metabolism of ATP
▫️phosphate buffer System - acid base balance
▫️integral part of the cell membrane
▫️reciprocal relationship with serum calcium

44
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Malabsorption syndromes, diarrhea, excessive antacids

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Hypophosphatemia

45
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This phosphate imbalance is caused by renal failure… others: hypocalcemia,

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Hyperphosphatemia

46
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Chloride imbalance usually associated with alkalosis. 🔺early stages of vomiting - loss of hydrochloric acid

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Hypochloremia

47
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Is an excessive sodium chloride intake

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Hyperchloremia

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