Sodium Flashcards
1
Q
What causes hyponatremia?
A
-Body holds too much H2O which dilutes the sodium in the blood
2
Q
What are the symptoms of hyponatremia?
A
- Nausea
- Headache
- Confusion
- Fatigue
3
Q
What is the treatment of hyponatremia?
A
- Limit fluid intake (H20 restriction)
- Medication
- Diuretic
4
Q
What causes hypernatremia?
A
-Most common in people who don’t drink enough water
5
Q
What are the symptoms of hypernatremia?
A
- Thirst
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Confusion
- Seizure
6
Q
What is the treatment of hypernatremia?
A
- Fluid replacement (IV)
- Sodium level in blood decreased. Do slowly to avoid permanent brain damage.
