Fluid and Electrolytes Flashcards
Causes of Hyperkalemia
Oliguira
Chronic Kidney Disease
Renal Insufficiency
Symptoms of Hyperkalemia
Muscle Weakness
Abdominal Cramps
Cardiac Dysrhythmias
Cardiac Arrest
Causes of Hypovolemia
Dehydration
Fever
Emesis
Diarrhea
Symptoms of Hypovolemia
Weak pulses Low urine output Poor perfusion Decreased heart rate Low blood pressure Shock symptoms
Causes of Hypocalcemia
Chronic diarrhea End stage renal disease Hypoparathyroidism Vitamin D deficiency Low calcium intake
Hypocalcemia Symptoms
\+ Chvostek and Trousseau signs Tetany and cramping Seizures Hyperactive reflexes Laryngeal spasms Cardiac dysrhythmias Numb tingling fingers and circumoral area
Causes of Hypermagnesemia
Excessive use of Mg containing diuretics
End Stage Renal Disease
Symptoms of Hypermagnesemia
Lethargy Hypoactive reflexes Bradycardia Decreased respiratory rate Cardiac arrest
Normal Potassium Level
3-5mEq/L
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Bone tumor
Osteoporosis
Hyperparathyroidism
Extended bone regeneration
Symptoms of Hypercalcemia
Lethargy Decreased LOC Personality changes Fragile Bones Osteoporosis Decreased reflexed Cardiac dysrhythmias
Causes of Hypomagnesemia
Malnutrition
Chonic alcoholism
Chronic diarrhea
Symptoms of Hypomagnesemia
\+ Chvostek and Trousseau signs Hyperactive deep reflexes Insomnia Dysphasia Tetany and muscle cramps Tachycardia Seizures Cardiac dysthythmias
Normal levels of Magnesium
1.2-2.5 mEq/L
Causes of Hypervolemia
Water intoxication
Renal failure
Heart disease