electrolyte imbalance gerontology Flashcards
What type of FVD is:
Loss of water and electrolytes from extracellular fluid
B-Isotonic
What type of FVD is:
-Extracellular fluid volume is reduced
-Isotonic fluid is lost
A-Hypovolemia
B-Isotonic
C-Dehydration
A-Hypovolemia
What type of FVD is:
-Loss of vascular volume
(Hemoconcentration)
A-Hypovolemia
B-Isotonic
C-Dehydration
C-Dehydration
Patients with dehydration are always:
A-Hyponatremic
B-Hypercalcemic
C-Hyponatremic
D-Hypokalemic
C-Hyponatremic
What type of FVE is:
-Retention of both sodium and water
A-Overhydration
B-Hypovolemic
C-Hypervolemia
C-Hypervolemia
What type of FVE is:
-Retention of more water than electrolytes
-Causes hemodilution
A-Overhydration
B-Hypovolemic
C-Hypervolemia
A-Overhydration
What type of laxative:
-Works by increasing the amount or weight of stool
-Takes 2-3 days to work
(Metamucil & citrucel)
A-Stool softeners
B-Osmotic laxatives
C-Bulk-forming laxative
D-Stimulant laxatives
C-Bulk-forming laxative
What type of laxative:
-Draws water from the rest of the body into bowel to soften stool
-Takes 2-3 days to work
(Miralax)
A-Stool softeners
B-Osmotic laxatives
C-Bulk-forming laxative
D-Stimulant laxatives
B-Osmotic laxatives
What type of laxative:
-Stimulates intestinal muscles which increases peristalsis
-Takes 6-12 hours to work
(Senna & Dulcolax)
A-Stool softeners
B-Osmotic laxatives
C-Bulk-forming laxative
D-Stimulant laxatives
D-Stimulant laxatives
What type of laxative:
-Works by letting water into stool soften it and make it easier to pass
(Docusate)
A-Stool softeners
B-Osmotic laxatives
C-Bulk-forming laxative
D-Stimulant laxatives
A-Stool softeners
Who are most at risk for fecal impaction?
A-Elderly in a nursing home/hospital
B-Alzheimer’s/dementia
C-Stroke
D-Parkinson’s
E-Elderly post fall
A
B
D
What are common symptoms of fecal impaction?
A-Abd. pain often after meals
B-Distended bulge in abdomen
C-Liquid stool
D-Nausea/weakness
E-Tremors
F-Unexpected weight loss
A
C
D
F
