Fluids Flashcards
1
Q
Replacement
A
Fluid and electrolyte deficits
High na and low K
Add more K
Give slowly
2
Q
3 classifications
A
Balanced unbalanced
Tonicity Iso hypo hyper
Replacement maintenance
3
Q
0.9% saline
A
Iso unbalanced
4
Q
5%dex in h2o
A
Hypo and unbalanced
Don’t give SQ cause skin sloughing
5
Q
Lrs
A
Iso balanced replacement lactate buffer
Don’t use in blood trans or liver prob bc Ca cause blood clot
6
Q
Normosol R
A
Ido balanced replacement acetate
Can use in blood transfusion bc no Ca
7
Q
Plasmalyte
A
Iso replacement Balanced
8
Q
2.5% dex
A
Iso maintenance
9
Q
0.45% nacl
A
Iso maintenance
10
Q
Hyperkalemia high K
A
Heart damage issues and avoid too much na in heart dz??
11
Q
Maintenance
A
Hydration and electrolyte levels
Low Na and high K
