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Fluids and Electrolytes Flashcards

1
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Approximately __% of an adult is fluids (water and electrolyes)

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60%

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Intracellular fluid makes up how much of the bodys fluids?

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2/3

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Extracellular fluid makes up how much of the body’s fluids?

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1/3

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4
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3 Types of ECF

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Intravascular
Interstitial
Transcellular

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Where is intravascular ECF found?

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with blood vessels - aka plasma, erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes

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Where is interstitial ECF found?

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surrounding cells

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Examples of transcellular fluid

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CSF, pericardial fluid, and synovial fluid

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8
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Examples of interstitial ECF

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lymph fluid

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9
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What are the major cations of the body?

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Na+, K+, Ca++, Mg+, H+

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What are the major anions of the body?

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Cl-, Bicarb, Phosphate, Sulfate, and negatively charged protein ions

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Gerontologic Considerations of Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances

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Subtle s/s
May cause delirium
Decreased cardiac reserve
Reduced renal function
Dehydration is common
Thin skin
Loss of strength and elasticity

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12
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FVE is AKA

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hypervolemia

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FVD is AKA

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hypovolemia

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14
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Loss of water alone with increased serum sodium levels is?

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Dehydration

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15
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Occurs when loss of ECF exceeds the intake ratio of water

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hypovolemia (FVD)

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Causes of hypovolemia (FVD)

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Abnormal fluid losses (V/D/suction)
Decreased intake (N/lack of access)
3rd space fluid shifts (burns, ascites)
Diabetes insipidus
Adrenal insufficiency
Hemorrhage

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Manifestations of FVD

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Wt loss
Decreased skin turgor
Prolonged cap refill
Abnormal labs
Decreased BP
Tachycardia

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18
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What abnormal labs are seen in FVD?

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Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit
Increased serum and urine osmolality and SG
Decreased urine sodium
Increased BUN/Cr

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19
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Medical management of FVD

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Oral route preferred
IV for acute or severe losses

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20
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Nursing management of FVD

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I&O at least every 8 hrs
Daily weights
VS
Assess Skin and tongue turgor
Assess Mental status
Admin of oral or IV fluids

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21
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Manifestations of FVE

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Weight gain
Edema or ascites
Distended jugular veins
SOB and crackles
Increased BP
Cough
Increased RR
Increased output

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22
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What is the only solution that may be given with blood products?

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0.9% NaCl

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23
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Solution that used to expand ECF

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Isotonic

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24
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What type of solution is used to treat hypovolemia, resuscitative efforts, and shock?

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Isotonic or hypertonic

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Examples of isotonic solutions

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0.9% NaCl
Lactated Ringers
5% dextrose in water

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26
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Example of hypotonic solution

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0.45% NaCl

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27
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Examples of hypertonic solution

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3% NaCl
5% NaCl
IV Mannitol

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28
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A solution with same osmolality as blood

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isotonic

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29
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A solution with a higher osmolality than bood

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Hypertonic

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30
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A solution with a lower osmolality than blood

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Hypotonic

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31
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A solution that contains particles that are nonsoluble and evenly distributed throughout the solution

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Colloid

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32
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What is FVE secondary to?

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to an increase in the total body sodium content

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33
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Expansion of ECF caused by abnormal retention of water and sodium in approx the same proportions in which they normally exist in the ECF

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FVE or hypervolemia

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34
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Causes of FVE

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Heart failure
Kidney injury or failure
Cirrhosis of liver
Excessive salt intake

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35
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Do isotonic solutions move water?

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No

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36
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How do hypotonic solutions effect water?

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move water from ECF to ICF

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37
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How do hypertonic solutions effect water?

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move water from ICF to ECF

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38
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What abnormal labs are seen in FVE?

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Decreased hgb and hct
Decreased serum and urine osmolality
Decreased urine sodium and SG

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39
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Medical management of FVE

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Pharm - diuretics
Dialysis
Nutrition - sodium restriction

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40
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Nursing management of FVE

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I&Os
Daily weight
Assess lung sounds
Assess edema
Monitor response to diuretics and fluids
Monitor sodium intake

41
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Normal sodium range

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135-145

42
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Causes of hyponatremia

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Loss of water by vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, diuretics, adrenal insufficiency, SIADH

43
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Manifestations of hyponatremia

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poor skin turgor
dry mucosa
headache
decreased BP
nausea
abdominal cramping
neuro changes - confusion, seizures

44
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Management of hypnonatremia

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Treat underlying condition
Na+ replacement/dietary
I & O
Daily weights
Monitor CNS changes
Seizure precautions

45
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Causes of hypernatremia

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Fluid deprivation
Excess sodium
Diabetes insipidus
Heat stroke
Hypertonic IV solutions

46
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Manifestations of hypernatremia

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Increased thirst
Hyperreflexia
Elevated temp
Seizures
Swollen tongue
Lethargy
Irritability

47
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Management of hypernatremia

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Gradual lowering of sodium with diuretics
Monitor CNS changes
Assess sodium source or source of water loss

48
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Normal range of potassium

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3.5-5.0

49
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Causes of hypokalemia

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GI losses
Medications
Suctioning
Hyperaldosteronism
Poor dietary intake

50
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Manifestations of hypokalemia

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ECG changes
dysrhythemias
dilute urine
excessive thirst
fatigue
muscle weakness
paresthesia
decreased bowels

51
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What ECG changes are seen in hypokalemia?

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flattened T waves, prominent U waves, ST depression, prolonged PR interval

52
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Management of hypokalemia

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Potassium replacement
Monitor ECG changes
Monitor aBGs
Monitor patients taking digoxin for toxicity

53
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When do you not administer potassium if your patient has hypokalemia?

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If oliguria is present

54
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Causes of hyperkalemia

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impaired renal function
rapid admin of K+
Hypoaldosteronism
Medications
Tissue trauma
Acidosis

55
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Manifestations of hyperkalemia

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ECG changes
Arrhythmias
Muscles weakness
Muscle cramps

56
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What ECG changes are seen with hyperkalemia?

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tall tented T waves, prolonged PR interval and QRS duration, absent P waves, ST depression

57
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Management of hyperkalemia

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Monitor ECG, heart rate, BP
I & O
Obtain apical pulse
Limit K+ intake, educate pt

58
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What is the emergent care for hyperkalemia?

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IV calcium gluconate
IV sodium bicarbonate
IV regular insulin and hypertonic dextrose
Dialysis

Administer slowly w an infusion pump

59
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Normal range of calcium

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8.6-10.4

60
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The serum calcium levels of the body are controlled by?

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PTH and calcitonin

61
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Causes of hypocalcemia

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Hypoparathyroidism
Malabsorption
Osteoporosis
Pancreatitis
Meds
Kidney injury

62
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Manifestations of hypocalcemia

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Tetany
Numbness
Paresthesias
Trousseau sign
Chvostek sign
Seizures
Respiratory issues

63
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Management of hypocalcemia

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IV calcium gluconate
Seizure precautions
Vit D supplements
Exercise
Educate pt r/t diet and medications

64
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Causes of hypercalcemia

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Malignancy and hyperparathyroidism
Bone loss r/t immobility
Diuretics

65
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Manifestations of hypercalcemia

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Polyuria
Thirst
Muscle weakness
Nausea
Abdominal cramps
Constipation
Diarrhea
ECG changes
Dysrhythmias

66
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Management of hypercalcemia

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Treat underlying cause (cancer)
Admin IV fluids
Meds - ferosemide, phosphate, calcitonin, bisphosphonates
Increase mobility

67
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Normal range of magnesium

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1.8-2.6

68
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Causes of hypomagesemia

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alcoholism
GI losses
Enteral or parenteral feeding deficient in mag
meds
rapid admin of citrated blood

69
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Manifestations of hypomagnesemia

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apathy
psychosis
neuromuscular irritability
ataxia
insomnia
confusion
tremors
ECG changes

70
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Management of hypomagnesemia

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Magnesium sulfate IV
Monitor VS and urine output
Monitor dysphagia
Seizure precautions
Diet - green, leafy veggies; beans, lentils, almonds, PB)

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Causes of hypermagnesemia

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kidney injury
diabetic ketoacidosis
excess magnesium
extensive soft tissue injuries

72
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Manifestations of hypermagnesemia

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Hypoactive reflexes
drowsiness
muscle weakness
depressed respirations
ECG changes
dysrhythmias
Cardiac arrest

73
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Management of hypermagnesemia

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IV calcium gluconate
Ventilatory support for resp depression
Hemodialysis
Loop diurectics
Limit mag intake
Monitor for LOC changes

74
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Normal range of phosphates

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2.7-4.5

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77
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Causes of hypophosphatemia

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Alcoholism
Refeeding syndrome
pain
heat stroke
respiratory alkalosis
hyperventilation
low mag
low potassium
meds

78
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Manifestations of hypophosphatemia

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Confusion
Muscle weakness
Tissue hypoxia
Muscle and bone pain

79
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What labs should be run with hypophosphatemia?

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24-hr urine collection
PTH (elevated)
Vit D
Calcium

80
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Management of hypophosphatemia

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Prevention is goal
Phosphorus replacement
Monitor IV site
Monitor phosphorus, calcium, vit D
Encourage foods high phosphorus

81
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What foods are high in phosphorus?

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milk
organ meats
beans
nuts
fish
poultry

82
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Causes of hyerphosphatemia

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kidney injury
excess phosphorus
excess vit D
acidosis
hypoparathyroidism
chemotherapy

83
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Manifestations of hyperphosphatemia

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soft tissue calcifications

84
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Management of hyperphosphatemia

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treat underlying disorder
monitor labs
avoid high-phosphorus foods
patient education
Vit D and calcium-binding antacids
Loop diuretics
Dialysis

85
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Normal chloride range

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97-107

86
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Causes of hypochloremia

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Addison disease
Reduce chloride intake
GI losses
Excess sweating
Fever

87
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Manifestations of hypochloremia

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agitation
irritability
weakness
hyperexcitability of muscles
dysrhythmias
seizures
coma

88
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Management of hypochloremia

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Replace chloride with 0.45% NS
I&O
ABG values
Electrolyte values
Asses for changes in LOC
Educate about diet

89
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Foods high in chloride

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Tomato juice
bananas
eggs
cheese
milk

90
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Causes of hyperchloremia

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iatrogenically-induced

91
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Manifestations of hyperchloremia

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Tachypnea
Lethargy
weakness
rapid, deep respirations
HTN
cognitive changes

92
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Management of hyperchloremia

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Treat underlying cause
Hypertonic IV solutions
I & O
Assess resp, neuro, cardiac

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