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Fluid & Electrolytes Flashcards

1
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Causes of hypokalemia

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increased diuresis
GI losses (NG suction, diarrhea, vomiting, laxatives )
insulin (activates Na/K pump)
metabolic/respiratory alkalosis
B2 agonists
hyperaldosteronism
erythropoiesis, leukocytosis, thrombocytosis (K+ stored inside cells)

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Consequences of hypokalemia

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muscle paralysis

respiratory arrest

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Cell membrane permeability

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freely permeable to water

not permeable to electrolytes

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Where is the thirst center located

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In the hypothalamus

*very powerful autonomic reflex –> dehydration is rare unless person is physically or cognitively impaired

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What stimulates the thirst center

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osmoreceptors (detect increased plasma osmolality)
angiotensin II
neurons in the mouth that detect dryness

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Fluid Intake

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ingested fluids
foods –> absorbed in GI tract
metabolic water (~200 mL/daily)

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Fluid output

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kidneys –> urine
GI tract –> feces
skin –> sweat
lungs –> expired air

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Diuresis

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increased water excretion

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Natriuresis

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increased sodium excretion

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What stimulates renin release

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decreased blood pressure
decreased blood volume
stress (B1 adrenergic receptors)
macula densa cells (detect low sodium in the DCT)

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Hormones regulating fluid/electrolyte balance

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Angiotensin II
Aldosterone*
ADH*
Natriuretic pepties (ANP & BNP)*
Cortisol (mild mineralocorticoid fx)
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What stimulates ADH release

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increased serum osmolality
decreased blood volume/blood pressure
ATII stimulation
stress

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Aldosterone mechanism

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increases insertion of Na+/K+ pumps in the DCT increasing sodium reabsorption
increases potassium excretion

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ADH mechanism

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increases insertion of aquaporin 2 channels in the DCT/collecting duct
causes systemic vasoconstriction

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Natriuretic hormone mechanism

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increase sodium excretion
decrease SNS activity –> inhibit renin release
afferent arteriole vasodilation –> increase GFR (increase diuresis)
vasodilation

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Water intoxication

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decreased osmolality of plasma causes a fluid shift from ECF –> ICF
cellular swelling –> cellular lysis
cerebral edema –> convulsions, coma, death

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Insulin & Potassium

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insulin increases insertion of Na+/K+ gates –> increases K+ movement into cells

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18
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Fluid compartments

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ICF

ECF

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Divisions of ECF

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intravascular (blood + lymph)

extravascular (interstitial, serous membranes, aqueous humor)

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Percentage of K+ stored intracellulary

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98%

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ECV imbalances

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fluid volume excess –> hypervolemia
fluid volume deficit –> hypovolemia

does not cause a osmotic shift between fluid compartments

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Osmolality imbalances

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hypernatremia –> cellular dehydration
hyponatremia –> cellular swelling

causes osmotic shift between fluid compartments

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23
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Common post-op fluid loss

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estimated blood loss
vomiting
diarrhea 
decreased intake (NPO, N/V, paralytic ileus)
fever
drainage (NG tube, chest tube, hemovac)
intra-op insensible loss (open cavity surgery)
new ileostomy
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Common post-op fluid gain

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IV fluid therapy
feeding tubes
fluid retention d/t PSR (ADH & aldosterone rls)

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Common intracellular cations

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potassium

magnesium

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Common intracellular anions

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phosphate –> usually attached to organic molecules like ATP

proteins

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27
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Common extracellular cations

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sodium

hydrogen

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28
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Common extracellular anions

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bicarbonate

chloride

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29
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Sources of sodium intake

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processed food
seasoning
medication
canned food 
condiments
canned food
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Routes of sodium loss

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kidneys –> urine
GI –> feces
skin –> sweat (hypotonic)

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Na+/K+ pump

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pumps out 3 sodium from ICF –> ECF
pumps in 2 potassium from ECF –> ICF

*maintains resting membrane potential

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Types of hyponatremia

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hypovolemia –> water lost in excess of sodium
euvolemia –> water and sodium lost in equal amounts but water restored from ICF or d/t aldosterone/ADH rls
hypervolemia –> sodium lost in excess of water. dilutional hyponatremia

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Normal sodium range (ECF)

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135-145 mmol/L

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Normal potassium range (ICF)

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3.5-5.0 mmol/L

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Causes of hyponatremia

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sodium restricted diet
diuretics (thiazide/loop)
vomiting, diarrhea, NG suction 
excess intake of pure water --> dilutional fx 
conditions causing increased ADH rls --> CHF, cirrhosis, PSR
excessive hypotonic IV fluids 
hyperglycemia (fluid shift)
inadequate aldosterone
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Causes of hypernatremia

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excessive administration of sodium IV fluids (normal saline)
excessive dietary intake
primary hyperaldosteronism
insufficient water intake (dehydration)
increased hypotonic fluid losses –> sweating, RR, watery diarrhea, osmotic diuresis
ADH deficiency, diabetes insipidus

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Consequences of hyponatremia

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cerebral edema –> neurologic symptoms (headache, impaired LOC, nerve/motor function, seizures)
peripheral edema

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Hyponatremia & cellular excitiability

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hyponatremia makes depolarization slower = reduced excitability
Na+ needed to cause depolarization

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Excitable cells

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neurons
skeletal muscle fiber
cardiac cells
smooth muscle cells

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40
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Resting membrane potential

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-70 mV

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41
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Threshold

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  • 55 mV

* at this point voltage-gated sodium channels open –> depolarization

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42
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Depolarization mV

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+30 mV

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Action potential physiology

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1) membrane depolarizes to threshold (-55 mV) causing opening of voltage-gated sodium channels
2) sodium rushes into cell causing cell to reach 0 –> +30 mV
3) repolarization –> potassium exits cell to reestablish RMP

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Factors impacting clinical manifestation of hyponatremia

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underlying cause
acute vs. chronic onset
severity
assoc S/S of fluid gain/loss

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Hyponatremia CNS symptoms

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d/t cerebral edema

fatigue
headache
confusion (altered LOC) 
seizures
coma
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Hyponatremia skeletal muscle symptoms

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muscle weakness
muscle cramps

d/t decreased muscle contractions

47
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Hyponatremia GI symptoms

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nausea

vomiting

48
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Hyponatremia CV symptoms

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hypotension (fluid shift)
tachycardia (SNS activation)
hypovolemic shock

49
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S/S of hypovolemia

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increased heart rate
decreased blood pressure 
weak, thready pulse
postural hypotension
increased respiratory rate
concentrated urine 
oliguria
50
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S/S of hypervolemia

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edema
dyspnea
weight gain
polyuria

51
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Hypernatremia CNS symptoms

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fatigue 
headache
confusion 
seizures
coma
52
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Hypernatremia cellular dehydration S/S

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dry skin & mucous membranes
sunken eyes
decreased skin turgor
hypertension
peripheral edema
53
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Hypernatremia compensation

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increased thirst
oliguria (body wants to hold onto water)
concentrated urine

54
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Types of fluid therapy

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fluid resuscitation (replacement)
maintenance
55
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Purpose of fluid resuscitation

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replace fluids/electrolytes that have been lost in the body

restore adequate end organ perfusion

56
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Purpose of fluid maintenance

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TKVO –> to keep vein open
maintain fluid if pt has impaired intake NPO, N/V, ventilator, intra-op, etc.

preventive treatment --> prevent f/e imbalances
provide calories (dextrose) to prevent muscle catabolism
57
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When are S/S of bleeding apparent?

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after >15% of blood loss

58
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Third spacing

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loss of effective circulating blood volume d/t sequestration of fluids in non-functional fluid compartments

ex: ascites, edema, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, burns

59
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Types of fluid therapies

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crystalloids –> contain particles that can cross cell membranes
colloids –> large particles cannot cross cell membrane (albumin)
blood products

60
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Types of blood products

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packed red blood cells
fresh, frozen plasma
platelets
cryoprecipitate

61
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Types of crystalloid fluids

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isotonic > solute concentration = to blood plasma (used to restore intravascular volume w/o need for fluid shifts)
hypotonic > solute concentration less than blood plasma (used to treat cellular dehydration)
hypertonic > solute concentration greater than blood plasma (used to treat electrolyte deficits, cellular swelling)

62
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Common hypotonic fluids

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0.45 NaCl (half NS)
D5W
D5 1/2 NS

63
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What does dextrose do in plasma?

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metabolized by cells (sugar) –> pure water remains

64
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What does plasma lyte do in plasma

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metabolizes into acetate –> pure water remains

$$$

65
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Common isotonic fluids

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0.9 NS
Lactated Ringers
Plasmalyte

66
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Common hypertonic fluids

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3-9% NaCl

D20W

67
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Purpose of colloid fluids

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intravascular expanders when blood oncotic pressure is low

common colloid = albumin. expands intravascular volume & prevents fluid from shifting out

68
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Treatment of hypovolemic hyponatremia

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treat underlying condition

normal saline IV

69
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Treatment of hypervolemic hyponatremia

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restrict fluids
diuretics
hypertonic IV fluid if severe –> treat cerebral edema, restore sodium balance

70
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Severe hyponatremia

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acute onset
<120 mmol/L
symptomatic

71
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Osmotic demyelination

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rapid decrease in serum sodium can cause damage to neurons in the brain stem
affects descending pathways –> paralysis, dysarthria, dysphagia

72
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Treatment of hypernatremia

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oral rehydration + treat underlying cause
IV fluids –> isotonic
severe hypernatremia –> hypotonic IV (non-sodium containing fluids)

73
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Potassium loss

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10% lost in feces

most potassium lost in the urine (d/t aldosterone)

74
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Potassium & the resting membrane potential

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inside of the cell is negative compared to outside of the cell
potassium leak channels –> potassium exits the cell decreasing voltage
ICF contains anions that can’t cross the plasma membrane –> proteins & phosphate bound to organic molecules

maintains negative charge of the RMP

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Causes of hypokalemia

A

reduced dietary intake
excessive K+ free IV fluids
increased loss (vomiting, diarrhea, diuresis, NG suction, laxative abuse)
loop/thiazide diuretics
hyperaldosteronism
B2 agonists, alpha adrenergic antagonists
insulin
alkalosis –> potassium exchanged for hydrogen

76
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Causes of hyperkalemia

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increased dietary intake + impaired excretion
rapid infusion of K+ fluids
exercise –> ATP increase Na+/K+ pumps
excessive K+ supplements
hypoaldosteronism
acidosis –> potassium exchanged for hydrogen
blood transfusion (RBC lysis)
medication (ACE-i, ARBs, spironolactone)
kidney disease –> impaired GFR
cellular death (hemolysis, crush injuries, chemotherapy)

77
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B2-adrenergic receptors & potassium

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increase Na+/K+ pumps
therefore B2 agonists –> hypokalemia (causes potassium to enter cells)
B2 antagonists –> hyperkalemia (inhibit entry of potassium into cells)

78
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Alpha adrenergic receptors & potassium

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increase calcium dependent K+ Channels
alpha antagonists –> hypokalemia
alpha antagonists –> hyperkalemia

79
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Hypokalemia & RMP

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makes the RMP more negative
increases concentration gradient causing more intracellular K+ to leave via leak channels
takes LONGER for cells to reach threshold –> slows down cellular metabolism (GI, cardiac, skeletal)

80
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GI manifestations of hypokalemia

A

constipation
ileus (decreased motility)
nausea, vomiting

81
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Skeletal manifestations of hypokalemia

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muscle weakness
leg cramps
flaccid paralysis
shallow breathing, respiratory muscle weakness (severe)

82
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CV manifestations of hypokalemia

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ECG changes –> flattened T waves

dysrhythmias

83
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Compensation for hypokalemia

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polyuria (decreased aldosterone rls)

thirst d/t polyuria

84
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Hyperkalemia & RMP

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hyperkalemia –> changes the concentration gradient inhibiting exit of K+ from inside cell to outside cell
makes the RMP more positive –> cell reaches threshold more easily –> increased depolarization

*increase in cellular activity (GI, cardiac, skeletal)

85
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Severe hyperkalemia & RMP

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sustained subthreshold depolarization –> inactivates sodium channels which decreases excitability

86
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GI manifestations of hyperkalemia

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diarrhea
abdominal cramps
nausea/vomiting

87
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Skeletal manifestations of hyperkalemia

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muscle twitching
muscle weakness
flaccid paralysis (severe)

88
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CV manifestations of hyperkalemia

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ECG changes
bradycardia
cardiac arrest –> ventricular fibrillation

89
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Neurologic manifestation of hypokalemia

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paresthesia

90
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When do symptoms of hypokalemia begin?

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<3.0 mmol

91
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When do symptoms of hyperkalemia begin?

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> 6.0 mmol

rate of increase more important than concentration

92
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Treatment for hypokalemia

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K+ supplements –> oral, IV

93
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IV potassium & veins

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IV potassium irritating to veins
20-40 mEq can be given peripheral IV
>40 mEq requires CVC + cardiac monitoring

94
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Treatment for hyperkalemia

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reduce intake –> oral & IV
increase K+ elemination –> kayexalate, diuretics, dialysis (if GFR <15)
insulin + dextrose IV –> cause shift of K+ from ECF to ICF

95
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Kayexelate MOA

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increases fecal K+ excretion

96
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Nausea definitoin

A

unpleasant sensation causing an urge to vomit

may or may not vomit

97
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Vomiting definition

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forceful expulsion of upper GI contents thru mouth

98
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Vomiting center stimuli

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vestibular apparatus
cerebral cortex –> memories, thoughts, emotions
GI tract (vagal & glossopharyngeal nerves)
chemoreceptor trigger zone
increased ICP

99
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Chemoreceptor trigger zone

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located in the medulla oblongata outside the blood brain barrier

100
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Vomiting & cortex stimuli

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sensory inputs (pain, smells, sights)
emotions
memories

101
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Vomiting & GI tract stimuli

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GI distension (bowel obstruction)
GI irritation (gastroenteritis, alcohol, cytotoxic drugs, radiation)
gag reflex

*serotonin, dopamine receptors

102
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Vomiting & CTZ stmuli

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drugs/toxins in blood or CSF
pregnancy hormones

*serotonin, dopamine, opioid receptors

103
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Vomiting & Vestibular stimuli

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motion sickness

*acetylcholine, histamine receptors

104
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Retching definition

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muscular events of vomiting w/o vomit –> dry heaves

105
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Regurgitation definition

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effortless passage of contents into mouth (GERD)

106
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PONV Risk Factors

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female sex
non-smoker
history of PONV
postoperative opioids

107
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Other medication w/ anti-emetic fx

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glucocorticoids
cannabinoids –> chemotherapy pts
benzodiazepines –> adjunct to relieve anxiety/anticipatory emesis

108
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Consequences of PONV

A 
discomfort
risk for aspiration --> pneumonia
wound dehiscence
F/E imbalances
acid-base imbalance (hydrogen in gastric contents --> alkalosis)
impaired nutrition
unable to take PO meds
109
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PONV assessments

A 
N/V scale
amount, color, consistency
onset, frequency, severity 
medications causing PONV
S/S of F/E imbalance
lab values 
GI assessment 
Pain assessment
Nutrition status
110
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Non-pharm PONV interventions

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raise HOB
cool damp cloth on face/neck
gum chewing
hydration 
isopropyl alcohol swelling
check NG tube for blockage 
acupuncture/acupressure
111
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Which anti-emetic does not have sedative fx

A

ondansetron

112
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Which anti-emetic can be used for paralytic ileus

A

metoclopramide

113
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Nernst equation

A

RMP related to ratio of intracellular to extracellular potassium concentration

intracellular K+ = 150 mmol
extracellular K+ = 3.5-5.0 mmol

114
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Consequences of POVN

A 
delayed recovery
risk of aspiration --> pneumonia
wound dehiscence
electrolyte disturbances
dehydration

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