HYPOPHOSPHATEMIA Flashcards

1
Q

What is the normal range

for phosphorus level?

A

2.5–4.5 mg/dL

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2
Q

What are the signs/

symptoms?

A

Weakness, cardiomyopathy, neurologic
dysfunction (e.g., ataxia), rhabdomyolysis,
hemolysis, poor pressor response

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3
Q

What is a complication of

severe hypophosphatemia?

A

Respiratory failure

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4
Q

What are the causes?

A

GI losses, inadequate supplementation,
medications, sepsis, alcohol abuse, renal
loss

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5
Q

What is the critical value?

A

<1.0 mg/dL

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6
Q

What is the treatment?

A

Supplement with sodium phosphate or
potassium phosphate IV (depending on
potassium level)

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