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Fluid and Electrolytes/Acid Base Flashcards

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movement of fluid through a membrane from an area of higher hydrostatic pressure to a lower pressure

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filtration

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movement of solutes across a membrane from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration

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diffusion

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movement of water only through a selectively permeable membrane to achieve an equilibrium of osmolarity

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osmosis

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normal osmolarity for the body

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270-300 mOsm

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obligatory urine output

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400-600mL/day of urine. any less means toxic waste is retained in the body.

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secreted when the plasma sodium levels are low

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aldosterone

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effect of aldosterone

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causes kidneys to reabsorb water and sodium

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what happens to potassium when sodium is absorbed?

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potassium is excreted

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9
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secreted when blood osmolarity rises

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Antidiuretic hormone/vasopressin

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effect of ADH

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causes water to be reabsorbed and retained to lower blood osmolarity

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secreted when the heart muscles stretch

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natriuretic peptides

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effect of natriuretic peptides

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excretion of water and sodium- lowering blood osmolarity and volume

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actions of angiotensin II

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  • systemic vasoconstriction
  • decreased urinary output
  • secretion of aldosterone
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what is the goal of the RAAS pathway?

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raise blood pressure and increase/maintain organ perfusion

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how much fluid should a dehydrated patient get per hour?

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60-120 ml/hr

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what are the two most important things to monitor during rehydration therapy?

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urine output and pulse rate and quality

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what is the best indicator of fluid overload and retention?

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rapid weight gain

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what are the two physiological changes at the cellular level in hyponatremia?

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decreased cell membrane depolarization and cellular swelling

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what is the normal range of calcium?

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9-10.5 mEq/L

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20
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what is calcium’s role in the body?

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bones, blood, and beats.

bone and dental health, cardiac rhythm, muscle and nerve function, and blood clotting

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what is the normal range for magnesium?

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1.8- 2.6 mEq/L

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What are physical signs of dehydration?

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Rapid, weak pulses. Hypotension/orthostatic hypotension. Decreased turgor. Dry mucous membranes. Flat neck veins. Decreased urine output/concentrated urine.

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What happens to the labs of a patient with dehydration?

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They will be elevated because there is water loss which increases blood concentration

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`What is a safety concern for a client with dehydration?

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falls due to confusion, muscle weakness, and orthostatic hypotension

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What are physical signs of fluid overload?
Rapid, bounding pulse. Elevated BP. Dependent edema. Distended neck veins. Crackles in lungs. Rapid weight gain.
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What are important interventions for fluid overload?
Daily weights, strict I and Os, sodium and water restriction. Skin assessments to prevent breakdown.
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What are the functions of sodium in the body?
Controls fluid movement, nerve impulse conduction, and muscle contractions
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What are some causes of hyponatremia?
Prolonged diuretic use, excessive vomiting, diarrhea, sweating. Kidney disease, NPO.
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Signs and symptoms of hyponatremia
Confusion, seizures, decreased DTR, muscle weakness, rapid weak pulse.
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What are causes of hypernatremia?
Kidney failure, excessive intake, tube feedings without free water.
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Signs and symptoms of hypernatremia
Agitation, risk for seizures, muscle twitching, decreased urine output.
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What are functions of potassium in the body?
Nerve impulse conduction and muscle contraction
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What are causes of hypokalemia?
Diuretics, diarrhea/vomiting, too much water
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Signs and symptoms of hypokalemia
Muscle weakness, heart arrythmias, decreased peristalsis
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What are important interventions for a patient with hypokalemia?
Fall precautions due to muscle weakness and respiratory monitoring also due to muscle weakness
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What electrolyte can never be given by IV push?
Potassium because it can cause cardiac arrest
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What is important to note about administration of potassium?
It is a severe tissue irritant and can cause necrosis of tissues
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What are causes of hyperkalemia?
Potassium-sparing diuretics, kidney failure, excessive salt substitute intake, trauma to cells
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What does hyperkalemia do at the cellular level?
Increases cell membrane excitability and makes it irritable
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Signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia
Cardiac dysrhythmias, muscle twitching, irritability
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What is sodium polystyrene sulfonate?
Drug used for hyperkalemia. Binds to K+ in the GI tract
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What is the effect of hyperkalemia on the heart?
It decreases cardiac contractility: decreased HR, BP
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What are causes of hypocalcemia?
inadequate intake of calcium or vitamin D, parathyroid issues/surgery
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What are signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia?
Muscle spasms, tingling, cardiac arrythmias, osteoporosis, Trousseau and Chvostek signs
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What is Chvostek's sign?
Facial muscle response when the side of the face is tapped
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What is Trousseau's sign?
Palmar flexion when a blood pressure cuff is applied to the arm.
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Safety considerations for a patient with hypocalcemia?
Fall risk and risk of fractures due to low bone density
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What are causes of hypercalcemia?
Thiazide diuretics, kidney failure, excessive intake, hyperparathyroidism
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Signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia?
Increased risk of blood clots, decreased BP and HR, muscle weakness, increased risk of kidney stones
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What hormone is released when calcium is low?
Parathyroid hormone
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What hormone is released when calcium is high?
Thyrocalcitonin
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What hormone is typically the opposite of calcium?
Phosphorous
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What electrolyte values typically go up and down together?
Magnesium and calcium (Callie and Maggie)
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What are the causes of hypomagnesemia?
Loop/thiazide diuretics, malnutrition
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Signs and symptoms of hypomagnesemia?
Cardiac dysrhythmias, hypertension, muscle contractions/twitching, confused/agitated, risk of seizures
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What are causes of hypermagnesemia?
Renal failure, antacids
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Signs and symptoms of hypermagnesemia?
Decreased HR and BP, drowsy/lethargic, muscle weakness/respiratory failure

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