Electrolyte Distrubances Flashcards
1
Q
Low Na
A
nausea malaise stupor coma seizures
2
Q
High Na
A
irritability
stupor
coma
3
Q
Low K
A
U waves on ECG *
flat T waves on ECG
arrhythmias
muscle spasm
4
Q
High K
A
Wide QRS and peaked T waves on ECG
arrhythmias
muscle weakness
5
Q
Low Ca
A
tetany
seizures
QT prolongation
6
Q
High Ca
A
Stones (renal) bones (pain) groans (tummy) thrones (increased urinary frequence) anxiety, altered mental status
7
Q
Low Mg
A
tetany
torsades de pointes
hypokalemia
8
Q
High Mg
A
decrease DTR lethargy bradycardia hypotension cardiac arrest hypocalcemia
9
Q
Low PO4
A
bone loss
osteomalacia (adults)
rickets (kids)
10
Q
High PO4
A
renal stones
metastic calcifications
hypocalcemia
