Fluid and Electrolytes 2 Flashcards

1
Q

8.5-10.5 mEq/L

A

Normal Calcium levels

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q
Hypoparathyroidism, 
pancreatitis, 
malabsorption, vitamin D deficiency 
Alkalosis 
medication use (diuretics, steroids, proton pump inhibitors)
A

causes of HYPOcalcemia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q
*neuromuscular irritability*
Numbness/tingling of extremities, 
increased deep tendon reflexes
bronchospasm 
positive Trousseau sign & positive Chvostek's sign
long QT interval on EKG
A

signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q
Hyperparathyroidism
malignant tumors
thiazide diuretics
Acidosis 
prolonged immobility?
A

causes of HYPERcalcemia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q
Neuromuscular HYPOtonicity (low reactivity)
decreased deep tendon reflexes
increased BP, decreased HR
long QT interval
lethargy/stupor
A

signs and symptoms of HYPERcalcemia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q
1.3-2.3 mg/dL
ICF
neuromuscular function 
cellular metabolism (Na K pump)
blood sugar levels
BP
making protein, bone, DNA
A

MAGNESIUM

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Alcoholism
acute kidney injury (producing more urine)
heart failure (MI)
chronic laxative use

A

causes of HYPOmagnesemia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

neuromuscular excitability, tetany
increased BP and HR
mood changes, confusion, insomnia

A

signs and symptoms of HYPOmagnesemia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

kidney injury (producing less urine)
adrenal insufficency
Hypothyroidism
chronic renal disease

A

causes of HYPERmagnesemia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q
muscle weakness (decreased swallowing ability)
lethargy
diminished reflexes 
drowsiness
respiratory depression 
decreased BP and HR
A

signs and symptoms of HYPERmagnesemia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

meat
nuts
legumes
fish

A

foods high in magnesium

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

focused assessments for fluid volume imbalances?

A

skin, neurological, possibly cardiac and muscular

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

GI loss (vomit, diarhea, suction)
insensible fluid loss (sweating, fever)
3rd spacing
diabetes insipidus

A

causes of FVD

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q
acute weight loss
oliguria 
poor skin turgor
decreased BP, increased HR 
cool, clammy pale skin
A

signs and symptoms of FVD

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q
heart failure
kidney injury
cirrhosis 
IV fluids w/too much Na
long term steroid use
A

causes of FVE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q
acute weight gain
increased BP, central venous pressure
distended neck veins
crackles, SOB, cough, hyperventilation
bounding pulse
increased urine output
A

signs and symptoms of FVE