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Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte, & Acid-Base Imbalaces Flashcards

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Intracellular fluid

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fluid inside the cells

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Extracellular fluid

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fluid outside of the cells

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Interstitial fluid

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fluid between the cells

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Intravascular fluid

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fluid inside the blood vessels

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Transcellular fluid

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third space Ex: CSF and eye

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Thirst mechanism

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triggered by decreased blood volume and increased osmolarity

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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  • Promotes reabsorption of water in the kidneys

- Produced by the hypothalamus

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Aldosterone

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Increases re-absorption of sodium and water in the kidneys

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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)

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stimulates renal vasodilation and suppresses aldosterone, increasing urinary output
-comes from the atrium in response to too much fluid in the heart

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Isotonic

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equal solute concentrations; no fluid shifts

  • normal saline
  • lactated ringers
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Hypotonic

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lower solute concentrations; causes fluids to shift out of vasculature and into cell
-0.45% saline

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Hypertonic

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Higher solute concentrations; causes fluids to shift into ECF & vasculature and out of the cell
-5% dextrose in NS; 3% saline

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Major illnesses caused by fluid imbalance

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Heart Failure
Renal disease
Trauma (blood loss)

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Therapeutic measures for illness caused by fluid imbalance

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IV fluids
Medication (diuretics)
NPO status
NG suctioning

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Causes of hypovolemia

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Inadequate fluid intake
excessive fluid losses/ dehydration
Fluid shifts
Fever
Decreased blood volume and plasma
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Manifestations of hypovolemia

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  • Tachy then brady
  • increased cap refill
  • outcome is shock
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Causes of hypervolemia

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  • Edema
  • Fluid volume excess
  • Water intoxication
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Sodium (Na)

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  • normal level 135-145 mEq/L
  • regulates ECF volume and osmolarity
  • water follows salt
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Causes of hypernatremia

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  • dehydration
  • overuse of IV solutions
  • impaired renal function
  • Na administration
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Causes of hyponatremia

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  • excessive water
  • loss of Na from vomiting, diarrhea, GI suctioning, sweating
  • use of diuretics, renal disease
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Manifestations of hypernatremia

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  • increased temperature
  • increased thirst
  • irritability, agitation
  • decreased urine output
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Manifestations of hyponatremia

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  • anorexia, GI upset
  • poor skin turgor
  • diminished deep tendon reflexes, muscle weakness
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Chloride (Cl)

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  • normal levels 96-106 mEq/L
  • most abundant extracellular anion
  • works with Na to maintain osmotic pressure in serum
  • Increase and decrease due to similar factors that affect Na
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Potassium (K)

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  • normal level 3.5-5 mEq/L
  • maintains intracellular osmolarity
  • controls cell resting potential
  • small changes = cardiac muscle effects
  • works opposite of Na
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Causes of hyperkalemia

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  • Deficient excretion
  • Excessive K intake
  • Increased K release from cells
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Causes of hypokalemia

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  • Excessive K loss
  • deficient K intake
  • increased shift into the cell
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Manifestations of hyperkalemia

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  • respiratory depression
  • abdominal cramping
  • nausea and diarrhea
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Manifestations of hypokalemia

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  • leg cramps
  • hypotension
  • decreased bowel sounds
  • abdominal distention
  • constipation, ileus
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What will happen to blood K+ levels when the client has hyperaldosteronism?

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Hypokalemia

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What will happen to blood K+ levels when the client has alkalosis?

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Hyperkalemia

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What will happen to blood K+ levels when the client has an injection of epi?

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hypokalemia

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What will happen to blood K+ levels when the client has convulsions?

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Hypokalemia

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What will happen to blood K+ levels when the client has loop diuretics?

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Hypokalemia

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Calcium (Ca)

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  • normal levels 8.5-10.8 mEq/L
  • closely regulated by kidneys & parathyroid hormone
  • inverse relationship with phosphorus
  • synergistic relationship with magnesium
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Calcium is regulated by..

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  • Vitamin K
  • parathyroid hormone
  • Calcitonin- comes form the thyroid; thyroid problems equal calcium problems
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Causes of hypercalcemia

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  • increased intake or release

- deficit excretion

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Causes of hypocalcemia

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  • excessive losses

- deficient intake

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Manifestations of hypercalcemia

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  • decreased memory
  • headache
  • muscle weakness, decreased deep tendon reflexes
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Manifestations of hypocalcemia

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  • increased bleeding tendencies
  • increased deep tendon reflexes, muscle spams, tetany
  • seizures
  • laryngeal spasms*
  • positive Trousseau’s sign
  • positive Chvostek’s sign
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Phosphorus

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  • normal levels 2.5-4.5 mg/dL
  • bone and ATP formation
  • glucose, fat, protein metabolism
  • inverse relationship with calcium
  • acid base buffer
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Magnesium (Mg)

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  • normal levels 1.3-2.1 mg/dL
  • cofactor in enzyme reactions
  • ATP generation
  • DNA replication
  • Blocks K+ exit from cardiac cells
  • Smooth muscle relaxant
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Causes of hypermagnesemia

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renal failure

excessive laxative and antacid use

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Causes of hypomagnesemia

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  • inadequate intake
  • chronic alcoholism
  • malnutrition
  • pregnancy
  • diarrhea
  • stress
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Manifestations of hypermagnesemia

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Similar to hypercalcemia; think RENAL:
Reflexes decreased
EKG changes
N/V
Appearance flushed
Lethargy/drowsiness/coma
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Manifestations of hypomagnesemia

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Similar to hypocalcemia

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Acid (H+)

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controls respiratory rate

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Volatile acid

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H2CO3

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Nonvolatile acid

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  • Lactic acid: energy metabolism
  • Hydrochloric acid: digestion
  • ketoacids: “food” for brain
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pH

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  • normal value 7.35-7.45
  • regulated by chemical buffer systems and lungs (eliminate CO2)
  • kidneys eliminate H+, reabsorb/generate HCO3-
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Metabolic acidosis

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  • increased H+ = low pH
  • decreased bicarbonate
  • heavier breathing causes decreased PCO2
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Metabolic alkalosis

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  • decreased H+ = high pH
  • increased bicarbonate
  • lighter breathing causes increased PCO2
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Respiratory acidosis

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  • increased PCO2
  • increased carbonic acid
  • increased H+ = low pH
  • increased bicarbonate
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Respiratory alkalosis

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  • decreased PCO2
  • decreased carbonic acid
  • decreased H+ = high pH
  • decreased bicarbonate

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