electorlytes Flashcards
Potassium (K+) normal levels
3.5-5.0
Sodium (Na+) normal levels
135-145
Magnesium (Mg+) normal levels
1.3-2.1
Calcium (Ca) normal levels
9-10.5
Phosphate normal levels
3-4.5
ICF prevalent cation & anion
potassium & phosphate
ECF prevalent cation & anion
sodium & calcium
oncotic pressure
the PULL, brings water in
hydrostatic pressure
the PUSH, water goes out
ADH / Vasopressin
anti diuretic hormone
regulated by pituitary
retain more water
Aldosterone
regulated by adrenal gland
RAAS
(Renin>angiotensinI>ACE>AngiotensinII>Aldosterone)
stimulates sodium & water retention
Natriuetic Peptides
antagonists to the RAAS
stimulated by high BP/BV
suppress ADH, aldosterone, & renin
Hypervolemia
FVE
HR decrease (bounding)
BP increase
edema/cool skin
rapid shallow breaths (lung crackles)
UOP increase
weight increase
Lab values decreased (not concentrated)
Hypovolemia
FVD
HR increase (weak)
BP decrease
skin tenting/dry mucous membrane/fever
rapid deep breaths
UOP decrease
weight decrease
Lab values increased (concentrated)
Hyperkalemia
Potassium over 5
Hyperkalemia manifestations
HIGH
peaked T waves & ST elevation
V Fib & cardiac arrest
cramping leg/abdominal
Hyperkalemia causes
renal failure
Massive intake
ACE inhibitors
Aldactone (retains potassium)
Hypokalemia
potassium under 3