Fluids

Question 1

NS

Answer 1

Isotonic. Resuscitation

Question 2

1/2 NS

Answer 2

Hypotonic.

Dehydration

Question 3

5% dextrose in water (D5W)

Answer 3

Hypoglycemia or NPO

Initially isotonic, but becomes hypotonic as dextrose is metabolized

Question 4

1/2 NS w/ dextrose (D51/2NS)

Answer 4

Hypotonic.

Maintenance fluids

Question 5

LR

Answer 5

Isotonic, resusitation, burns

Has electrolytes. Lactate converted to bicarb–> don’t give to pt’s in alkalosis