Fluids and electrolytes

Question 1

isotonic crystalloid fluid examples

Answer 1

NS

LR

Question 2

hypertonic fluid examples

Answer 2

3% NaCl

Question 3

which electrolyte dysfunction causes: severe neuro dysfunction such as confusion and seizures

Answer 3

hyponatremia

Question 4

which electrolyte dysfunction causes: possibly asymptomatic, fatigue, general weakness, muscle paralysis, ECG changes, and life threatening dysrhythmias

Answer 4

hyperkalemia

Question 5

which electrolyte dysfunction causes: Trousseau’s sign, tetany, laryngeal stridor, seizures, and arrhythmias

Answer 5

hypocalcemia

Question 6

hyperkalemia Tx when ECG changes present

Answer 6

calcium gluconate
then: 
IV insulin + dextrose
sodium polystyrene sulfonate 
hemodialysis

Question 7

hypokalemia Tx

Answer 7

IV infusion of KCL no faster than 10 meq/h via infusion pump