Easy Electrolytes Flashcards
1
Q
Hypokalemia S/s
A
Everything goes down except HR and Urine output
U waves Depressed ST Segment Hypotension Constipation Lethargic
2
Q
Treatment for hyperkalemia
A
Kayexalate or regular insulin
3
Q
Hyper
A
Bone-pain in bones
Stones - kidney stones
Groans - abdominal pain
4
Q
Signs of hypo
A
- Tetany-spasm in hands and feet
- Twitches -twitching in lips and eyes
- Trousseau’s sign-late sign
5
Q
Hyper magnesium
A
Everything goes down
Resp arrest Weakness Organ failure Depress Constipated
6
Q
Hypo magnesium
A
Everything goes up
Tachycardia
Diarrhea
Palpitations
7
Q
Lithium
A
LithiumDrunken confuse state if u have to much Lithium
If Lithium is low
Depression and mania
8
Q
Sodium
A
Think ADH
Hyper =dehydration or Di
Hypo= fluid overload or SIADH
9
Q
Potassium
Hyper s/s
A
Everything will go except for HR and urine output
Tall T waves
Diarrhea
Palpitations
Thirsty
Bradycardia
Low urine output
10
Q
Albumin
A
Normal 3.5-5
