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Electrolyte Imbalances- Exam 1 Flashcards

1
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Normal calcium range

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8.8 - 10.4 mg/dL

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Normal chloride range

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96 - 106 mEq/L

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Normal magnesium range

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1.8 - 2.6 mg/dL

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Normal phosphorus range

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2.7 - 4.5 mg/dL

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5
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Normal potassium range

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3.5 - 5 mEq/L

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Normal sodium range

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135 - 145 mEq/L

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7
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Substances whose molecules dissociate into ions when placed in water

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electrolytes

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8
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electrolyte concentrations differ depending on?

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fluid compartments

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9
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An abnormality in the concentration of electrolytes in the body

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electrolyte imbalance

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10
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Electrolytes help to regulate what?

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cardiac and neuro function
fluid balance
O2 delivery
acid-base balance

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11
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3 most essential electrolytes involved in neuro/cardio-function

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K+, Na+, Ca++

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12
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Type of electrolyte movement of mainly molecules across a permeable membrane from high concentration to low concentration

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Diffusion

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13
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Is simple diffusion active or passive?

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Passive

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14
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Type of electrolyte movement that uses carriers to move molecules

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facilitated diffusion

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15
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Glucose cannot enter most cell membranes without assistance from?

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Insulin

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16
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Type of electrolyte movement in which molecules move against the concentration gradient

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active transport

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17
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External energy is required for what type of electrolyte movement?

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Active transport

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18
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Give an example of active transport

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the sodium-potassium pump

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19
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Active transport uses what to move sodium into the cell and potassium out of the cell?

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ATP

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20
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Sodium plays a major role in what 4 things in the body?

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  1. ECF volume and concentration (osmolality)
  2. Generation and transmission of nerve impulses
  3. Muscle contractility
  4. Acid-base balance
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21
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Osmolality AKA

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concentration

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22
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Excreting more sodium = _____ osmolality

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decreased

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23
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Excreting less sodium = _____ osmolality

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increased

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24
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Serum sodium levels >145 mEq/L is known as

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hypernatremia

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25
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Hypernatremia causes hyperosmolality leading to?

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cellular dehydration

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26
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What is the body’s primary protection from developing hypernatremia?

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Thirst

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27
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What part of the brain triggers thirst?

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Hypothalamus

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28
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Hypernatremia is not really a sodium disorder but a ? disorder

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Water

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29
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Causes of hypernatremia

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Excess Na+ intake
Hypertonic IVF
Fluid deprivation
Heat stroke
Diabetes Insipidus

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30
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Serum sodium levels <135 mEq/L is what disorder?

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Hyponatremia

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31
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Causes of hyponatremia

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Disease process
Fluid overload in surgical/sepsis pts
Exercise associated: extreme temps, excess water intake, prolonged exercise
Medications: anticonvulsants, SSRIs

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32
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What processes in the body is potassium necessary for?

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-Transmission and conduction of nerve and smooth muscle impulses
-Cellular growth
-Maintenance of cardiac rhythms
-Acid-base balance

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33
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Causes of hyperkalemia

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-Excessive intake
-Internal shift (K+ shifting out of cells)
-Retention
-Crush injury
-Severe burns

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34
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Clinical manifestations of hyperkalemia

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-Increased cell excitability (wide, flat P wave; prolonged PR interval; widened QRS; tall, peak T waves, depressed ST)
-Muscle weakness
-Abdominal/leg cramps
-Diarrhea

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35
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Causes of hypokalemia

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-Kidney loss of K+
-GI tract losses
-Increased shift of K+ from ECF to ICF
-Magnesium deficiency
-Metabolic alkalosis
-Dietary deficiencies

36
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Clinical manifestations of hypokalemia

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-Hyperpolarization of cells impairing muscle contraction
-Cardiac (slightly peaked P wave, ST depression, U wave, heart blocks, ventricular dysrhythmias)
-Skeletal muscle weakness/leg cramps
-Weakness of resp muscles
-Decreased GI motility
-Impaired regulation of arteriolar blood flow
-Hyperglycemia

37
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How does the P wave present on an EKG if a patient is hypokalemic?

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Slightly peaked P wave

38
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How does the PR interval present on an EKG if the patient is hypokalemia?

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slightly prolonged PR interval

39
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When is a U wave seen on EKG?

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If the patient is hypokalemic

40
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How does the P wave present on an EKG if a patient is hyerkalemic?

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Wide and flat P wave

41
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True or False
Potassium is a major ICF cation

42
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If your patient is hypo/hyperkalemic, what will the nurse monitor for?

A

ECG changes
UOP before and after administering K+

43
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How should K+ NEVER be given?

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IV push or as a bolus

44
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K+ administration should not exceed ? mEq/hr

45
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Why should K+ never be administered faster than 10 mEq/hr?

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To prevent hyperkalemia and cardiac arrest

46
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Functions of calcium in the body

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-Formation of teeth and bone
-Blood clotting
-Transmission of nerve impulses
-Myocardial contractions
-Muscle contractions

47
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What is needed in order for someone to absorb calcium?

48
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Serum ____ affects total calcium levels

49
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Calcium balance is controlled by

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parathyroid hormone

50
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What is released when calcium levels are low?

A

Parathyroid hormone

51
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What is released when calcium levels are too high?

A

calcitonin

52
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What stimulates parathyroid hormone release?

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low calcium levels

53
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What stimulates release of calcitonin?

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high calcium levels

54
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Calcitonin is produced by?

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The thyroid gland

55
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Ca++ : 7.6 mg/dL

What does this result tell us?

A

Hypocalcemia

56
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Causes of hypocalcemia

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-Less Ca++ entering the blood: inadequate Vit D, malnutrition, decreased production of PTH, chronic renal failure
-Excess excretion: renal insufficiency, burns, rhabdo, pancreatitis, cirrhosis, diarrhea, laxative abuse
-Multiple blood transfusions

57
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Clinical manifestations of hypocalcemia

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-Tetany
-Laryngeal stridor
-Dysphagia
-Perioral tingling
-Cardiac dysrhythmias

58
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A patient’s serum calcium level shows a result of 11.6, what is this patient’s diagnosis?

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Hypercalcemia

59
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Causes of hypercalcemia

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-Hyperparathyroidism
-Malignancy
-Excessive intake
-Prolonged immobilization
-Excessive Vit D intake

60
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Clinical manifestations of hypercalcemia

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-Neuro: fatigue, lethargy, weakness, stupor, coma, depressed reflexes, confusion, personality changes, psychosis
-ECG changes
-Anorexia, N/V
-Bone pain
-Flank pain from kidney stones
-Polyuria, dehydration

61
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True or False
Phosphate is a primary cation in ICF

A

False
it is a primary ANION in ICF

62
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where is the majority of phosphorus located?

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bones and teeth

63
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Phosphorus is essential to what body functions?

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Functions of muscle, red blood cells, and nervous system
(also involved in acid-base buffering, ATP production, cellular uptake of glucose, metabolism of carbs, proteins, and fats)

64
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Phosphate levels are controlled by what?

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The parathyroid hormone

65
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Phosphate has a reciprocal relationship with?

66
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Maintenance of phosphate levels in the body requires what?

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adequate renal function

67
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Causes of hyperphosphatemia

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-AKI or CKD
-Chemotherapy
-Hypoparathyroidism
-Tumor lysis
-Rhabdo
-Excessive intake of phosphate or Vit D

68
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Clinical manifestations of hyperphosphatemia

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-Often asymptomatic
-Neuromuscular irritability and tetany
-Calcified deposit in soft tissues like joints, arteries, skin, kidneys, corneas

69
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Clinical manifestations of hypophosphatemia

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-Often asymptomatic
-CNS depression, confusion
-Muscle weakness, pain
-Cardiomyopathy
-Respiratory failure

70
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Your patient’s phosphorus levels are 1.5, what is their diagnosis?

A

hypophosphatemia

71
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Your patient’s phosphorus levels are 8.7, what is their diagnosis?

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Hyperphosphatemia

72
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Causes of hypophosphatemia

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-Malnourishment/malabsorption
-Diarrhea
-ETOH abuse
-Use of phosphate-binding antacids
-During parenteral nutrition with inadequate replacement

73
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Drugs that block vasopressin (ADH)

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Convaptan
Tolvaptan

75
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Normal serum magnesium level

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1.8 mg/dL - 2.6 mg/dL

76
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Functions that require magnesium

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DNA & protein synthesis
Na+/K+ pump
Normal cardiac function

77
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Where is magnesium absorbed?

78
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Where is magnesium excreted?

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Kidneys and stool

79
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Where is 50-60% of magnesium contained in the body?

80
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What causes high serum magnesium levels?

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-Increased intake with renal insufficiency
-Txment of migraines or menstrual cramps
-Excess IV magnesium admin
-Decreased output

81
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Clinical manifestations of hypermagesium

A

ECG changes
Hypotension
Lethargy/Somnolence
N/V
Impaired reflexes
Respiratory or cardiac arrest

82
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Magnesium acts as what at high doses?

A

A sedative

83
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Magnesium serum levels <1.8 mg/dL is what?

A

Hypomagnesemia

84
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Low serum magnesium is caused by

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Prolonged fasting/starvation
Chronic alcoholism
Fluid loss from GI tract
Prolonged parenteral nutrition w/o supplementation
Diuretics
Large blood transfusion

85
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Clinical manifestations of hypomagnesemia

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Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes
Muscle cramps
Tremors
Seizures
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Corresponding hypocalcemia and hypokalemia

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