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Trulearn- Fluids and Electrolytes Flashcards

1
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what is symptom of hypermagnesemia?

A

flaccid paralysis, hypotension

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2
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how do you manage pt with severe hypercalcemia (>15mg/dL, EKG changes)

A

vigorous resuscitation with NS

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3
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FENA is not a reliable indicator of volume status in what patient populations?

A

CHF or underlying kidney disease

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4
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which organ has the highest secretion of potassium?

A

colon

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5
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what is mechanism that hypomag perpetuates hypocalcemia?

A
  1. Hypomag decreases end organ response to PTH

2. Hypomag also suppresses PTH release

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What is half life of serum albumin?

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21 days: thus biomarker for long-term nutritional status

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what is half life of transferrin?

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4 days

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what is half life of prealbumin?

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24-48 hours

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