Electrolytes Flashcards
Sodium values
135- 145 L
<120 >160
Hyponatremia diseases
AddiSon’s
Fluid overload (chf)
Insufficient renal
Inappropriate adh (siadh)
Hypernatremia diseases
CuShing’s
diabetes insipidus
Burns and sweating
hyper aldosterone
Hyponatremia effects
Cell lysis
swelling in skull
Muscle weakness
Twitching or cramping
Seizure and coma
Hypernatramia effects
Thirst
Restlessness
Confusion
Muscle weakness
stroke
Seizures or coma
Potassium values
3.5-4.5
<3.0
>6.1}
Hypokalemia diseases
Cushing’s
Vomiting
Burns
Ascites
Hyper aldosterone
Glucose
Hyperkalemia diseases
Kidney failure
Dehydration
Blood transfusions
Hypoaldosterone
Acidosis
Infection
Hypokalemia effects
Arrhythmia
Fatigue
Muscle weakness
Twitching and cramping
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Constipation
Light headdress
Hyperkalemia effects
Arrhythmia heart attack
Chest pain
Fatigue
Stomach pain
Diarrhea n/v
Muscle weakness
Diuretics
Which 2 electrolytes effect muscles most?
Sodium potassium
Which electrolyte effects the brain most?
Sodium
Which electrolyte affects the heart most?
Potassium K+
Calcium values
Magnesium values