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Session 1 extras Flashcards

1
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What is hypothermia?

A

Core body temperature below 35C

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2
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What is hyperthermia?

A

Core body temperature above 38C

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3
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What is hyponatraemia?

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Blood sodium levels below 135mM

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4
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What are the signs and symptoms of mild-moderate hyponatraemia?

A

Headache

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite

Muscle weakness, muscle cramps

Lethargy, fatigue

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5
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What are the signs and symptoms of severe hyponatraema?

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Neurological

  • confusion
  • seizures
  • decreased consciousness
  • coma
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6
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What is hypernatraemia?

A

Blood sodium levels above 145mM

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7
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What are the signs and symptoms of mild-moderate hypernatraemia?

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Thirst

Confusion

Muscle spasms

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8
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What causes confusion and muscle spasms with hypernatraemia?

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Brain cell shrinkage

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9
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What are the signs and symptoms of severe hypernatraemia?

A

Seizures

Coma

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10
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What is hypokalaemia?

A

Blood potassium levels below 3.5mM

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11
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What are the signs and symptoms of mild hypokalaemia?

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Arrythmia

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12
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What are the signs and symptoms of severe hypokalaemia?

A

Muscle weakness, muscle cramps, muscle pain

Constipation

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13
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What causes muscle weakness, muscle cramps and muscle pain with severe hypokalaemia?

A

Skeletal muscle function is affected

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14
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What causes constipation with severe hypokalaemia?

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Smooth muscle function is affected

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15
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What is hyperkalaemia?

A

Blood potassium levels above 5mM

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16
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What are the signs and symptoms of hyperkalaemia?

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Malaise

Palpitations

Muscle weakness

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