MedSurg: Electrolyte Connections: Causes Flashcards
Addison’s Disease can lead to _________?
Hypermagnesemia
Hyponatremia
Chronic alcoholism can lead to ________?
Hypomagnesemia
Hypocalcemia
Too much NG output can lead to _______?
Hypomagnesemia, Hyponatremia
Chemotherapy can lead to _______?
Hyperphosphatemia
Too much Mrs. Dash can lead to _______?
Hyperkalemia
Renal failure can lead to ______?
Hyperkalemia, Fluid Volume Excess or Deficit, Hypercalcemia, Hypernatremia, Hypermagnesemia, Hyperphosphatemia
Hyperaldosteronism can lead to _______?
Hypernatremia
Hypomagnesemia
Hypokalemia
Vomiting and Diarrhea can lead to ______?
Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Hypomagnesemia
Hypocalcemia (diarrhea, specifically)
Alcohol withdrawal can lead to
Hypophosphatemia
(Creates a high phosphorus demand by cells - has to do with carbohydrates given to malnourished alcoholics while withdrawing)
Too many phosphorus-based laxatives and enemas can lead to
Hyperphosphatemia
Too much dairy or vitamin D can lead to
Hyperphosphatemia
Hypercalcemia
Cancer with bone metastasis can lead to
Hypercalcemia
Too much glucose administration can lead to
Hypophosphatemia
Hypoparathyroidism can lead to
Hypocalcemia
Cushing’s syndrome can lead to
Hypernatremia
Hypokalemia
Fístulas can lead to
Hypokalemia
Long-term stress/epinephrine release can lead to
Hypokalemia
K+ moves with epinephrine into the cell
Lots of wound or burn drainage can lead to
Hyponatremia
Lots of sodium in wound drainage
Magnesium deficiency can lead to
Hypocalcemia
Hypomagnesemia resembles
Hypocalcemia
Too much phosphorus can lead to
Hypocalcemia
Calcium Gluconate must be given _____ (IV or IM)?
IV
IM will destroy muscle tissue
Potassium-sparing diuretic use can lead to
Hyperkalemia
ACE inhibitor use can lead to
Hyperkalemia
(Angiotensin is never produced, which means that Aldosterone is never produced, which means that potassium isn’t released from body)
IV insulin administration can lead to
Hypokalemia
Insulin facilitates the movement of potassium into the cell
Excessive sweating can lead to
Hypokalemia
Hypernatremia (Na is lost in sweat, but not as much as water, so the relative concentration of salt rises)
Too many hypotonic fluids can lead to
Hyponatremia
Probably Fluid Volume Excess
Uncontrolled Diabetes can lead to
Hypernatremia (polyuria)
Hypomagnesemia
Hyperparathyroidism can lead to
Hypercalcemia
Prolonged NG suction can lead to
Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Hypomagnesemia
Too many diuretics can lead to
Hypokalemia
Hypomagnesemia
Hypocalcemia (Loop diuretics only)
Hypercalcemia (Thiazide diuretics only)
Hyperkalemia (potassium-sparing diuretics)
Prolonged immobility can lead to
Hypercalcemia
Not enough OPG to put calcium back on bone
SIADH can lead to
Hyponatremia
Due to abnormal retention of water
DKA recovery is associated with
Hypophosphatemia
