Electrolytes Flashcards
1
Q
What are sodium changes due to?
A
Abnormalities of fluid volume or renal disease.
2
Q
What causes hypokalemia?
What should be checked with refractory hypokalemia?
A
Losses via GI tract is MCC: Diarrhea. Also loop and thiazide diuretics and alkalosis.
Check magnesium level, because it is very important for normal potassium uptake and maintenance.
3
Q
What happens if you correct hyponatremia too quickly?
Correcting hypernatremia too quickly?
A
Central pontine myelinolysis.
Seizures.
4
Q
What is a treatment for hyperkalemia?
A
Nebulized albuterol. Other options: IV calcium gluconate, IV insulin in glucose soln, sodium bicarb
