Electrolyte disturbances Flashcards
1
Q
Low Na
A
Nausea
Malaise
Stupor
Coma
2
Q
High Na
A
Irritability
Stupor
Coma
3
Q
Low K
A
U waves
Flattened T waves
Arrhythmias
Muscle weakness
4
Q
High K
A
Wide QRS
Peaked T
Arrhythmias
Muscle weakness
5
Q
Low Ca
A
QT prolongation
Tetany
Seizures
6
Q
High Ca
A
Stones
Bones
Groans
Moans
7
Q
Low Mg
A
Torsades de Pointes
Tetany
8
Q
High Mg
A
Decreased DTRs Lethargy Bradycardia Hypotension Cardiac arrest Hypocalcemia
9
Q
Low PO4
A
Bone loss
Osteomalacia
10
Q
High PO4
A
Renal stones
Metastatic calcifications
Hypocalcemia
