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Electrolyte Disorders Flashcards

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Lab value defining hypercalcemia

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> 10.5

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Causes of hypercalcemia (2)

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Hyperparathyroidism

Malignancy

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Sxs of hypercalcemia (6)

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"Stones, bones, groans, psych overtones"
HTN
Constipation
Decreased DTRs/ hyporeflexia
Polyuria/ polydipsia
Lethary
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EKG findings of hypercalcemia

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Shortened QT

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Associated electrolyte disorders with hypercalcemia

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Hyperparathyroidism

Hypophosphatemia

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Treatment for hypercalcemia

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Mild: none

Severe/ sxs: IV saline, furosemide

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What should you NOT use in the treatment of hypercalcemia

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HCTZ

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Lab value defining hypermagnesemia

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> 2.6

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Causes of hypermagnesemia

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RARE
Renal insufficiency
Rhabdo
Increased Mg intake

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Sxs of hypermagnesemia

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Muscle weakness

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EKG findings of hypermagnesemia

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Prolonged QT, PR, wide QRS

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Associated electrolyte imbalances with hypermagnesemia

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Hypocalcemia

adverse effect of increased Mg due to temporary suppression of PTH secretion

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Treatment for hypermagnesemia

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IV NS
Loop diuretics
IV calcium gluconate to reverse Mg toxicity

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Lab value defining hyperkalemia

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> 5.5

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Sxs of hyperkalemia

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Muscle fatigue

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EKG findings of hyperkalemia

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Peaked T waves

Prolonged QRS

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Treatment for hyperkalemia

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Insulin
Sodium bicarb + glucose
Calcium gluconate (typically only used if > 6.5)

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Lab value defining hypernatremia

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> 145

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Causes of hypernatremia

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Body loss (diarrhea, sweat, diuretics)
Hyperglycemia
Burns
DI

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Sxs of hypernatremia

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Poor skin turgor
Dry mucous membranes
Flat neck veins
Hypotension
CNS dysfunction (confusion, lethargy, coma, muscle weakness)
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Associated electrolyte imbalances with hypernatremia

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Hyperglycemia

High BUN/ creatinine

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Treatment for hypernatremia

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Hypotonic fluids

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Lab value defining hyperphosphatemia

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Causes of hyperphosphatemia

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Renal failure >
Hypoparathyroidism
Vit D intoxication

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Sxs of hyperphosphatemia

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(due to hypocalcemia)

Muscle cramps, tetany, perioral numbness/ tingling

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Associated electrolyte imbalances with hyperphosphatemia

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Hypocalcemia

Hypoparathyroidism

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Treatment for hyperphosphatemia

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Acute: NS +/- hemodialysis
Chronic: low phosphate diet + aluminum based phosphate binders

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Lab value defining hypocalcemia

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Causes of hypocalcemia

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Hypoparathyroidism
Hypomagnesemia
Renal disease (if high PTH)

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Sxs of hypocalcemia

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Chovstek (touching cheek)
Trousseu (BP cuff)
Cramps, spasms, tetany
Increased DTRs

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EKG findings of hypocalcemia

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Prolonged QT

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Associated electrolyte imbalances with hypocalcemia

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Hypoparathyroidism

Hyperphosphatemia

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Treatment for hypocalcemia

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Mild: PO Ca + vit D

Severe/ sxs: IV calcium gluconate/ carbonate

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Lab value defining hypomagnesemia

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Causes of hypomagnesemia

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GI losses in malabsorption

RFs: alcoholics, diuretics, PPIs

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Sxs of hypomagnesemia

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Muscle weakness
Hyperreflexia
NM/ CNS hyperirritability

37
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EKG findings of hypomagnesemia

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Prolonged QT
Torsades de pointes
V-tach
Flat T waves

38
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Associated electrolyte imbalances with hypomagnesemia

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Hypocalcemia

Hypokalemia

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Treatment for hypomagnesemia

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IV magnesium sulfate
Oral magnesium (chronic)
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Lab value defining hypokalemia

41
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What is the most common electrolyte mediated ileus

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hypokalemia

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Sxs of hypokalemia

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Muscle cramps/ weakness
Hyporeflexia/ decreased DTRs
Constipation

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EKG findings of hypokalemia

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Broad, flat/ inverted T waves

U waves

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Associated electrolyte imbalances with hypokalemia

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Hypomagnesemia

45
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Treatment for hypokalemia

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Potassium repletion

46
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What type of liquids should NOT be given for hypokalemia

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Lab value defining hyponatremia

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Causes of hypervolemic hyponatremia

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CHF, nephrotic, RF, cirrhosis

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Causes of euvolemic hyponatremia

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SIADH, steroids, hypothyroid

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Causes of hypovolemic hyponatremia

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Sodium loss, diuretics

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Sxs of hyponatremia

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CNS dysfunction (cerebral edema)- HAs, AMS, seizures
Decreased DTRs
Muscle cramps
N/V

52
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Treatment for hyponatremia

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Free water restriction, IV NS
Hypervolemic = hypertonic saline
Correct slowly

53
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Lab value defining hypophosphatemia

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Causes of hypophosphatemia

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Chronic alcohol abuse
Diuretics
Vit D deficiency
Hyperglycemia

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Sxs of hypophosphatemia

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Mild asx

Sxs affecting: nervous, MSK, cardiac (low ATP)

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Treatment for hypophosphatemia

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Mild: PO phosphate
Severe/ sxs: IV phosphate
Hemodialysis if renal failure

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