Hypernatremia Flashcards
1
Q
Due to:
A
excess water loss
always indicates hyperosmolality
2
Q
Mgmt of sever hypernatremia with hypovolemia tx with…
A
NS IV followed by 1/2 NS
3
Q
Hypernatremia with euvolemia tx with…
A
free water, D5W
4
Q
Hypernatremia with hypervolemia tx with…
A
free water and loop diuretics - may need diuretics