Hyponatremia Flashcards
0
Q
Causes
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Increased sodium excretion
Not eating enough sodium
Dilution of serum sodium
1
Q
Hyponatremia
A
Serum sodium level lower than 135
2
Q
Volume deficit
A
Iv sodium chloride
3
Q
Volume excess
A
Diuretics to get rid of water not sodium
4
Q
Symptoms
A
Cells swell because water moves in them
Cells in brain swell causing symptoms
5
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Symptoms
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Confusion Convulsions Fatigue Headache Muscle spasm
