Sodium Flashcards
1
Q
functions of NA
A
- neuromuscular irritability
- acid base balance
- chemical rxns
- Na/K pump on membrane.
THINK CNS.
2
Q
causes of hyponatermia
A
vomiting
diarrhea
diuretics
SIASH
3
Q
Manifestations of hyponatermia
A
- neurological symptoms- confusion, coma, sezuires
- if due to Na loss think hypovolemia
- if due to dilution then think fliud overload
4
Q
hypernaterima casues
A
cushing disease diabetes insipidus (too much urine, dilute) ADH issue so only water is leaving
5
Q
manisfaction of hypernatermia
A
neurologic symptoms such as confusion and coma
if too much Na gain think fluid overload
if due to water loss think hypovolemia