tx city Flashcards
1
Q
hyperosmolar hyponatremia always consider
A
altered urine Na excretion?if low/normal - appropriate Na retention // non-renal loss (GI, skin)if normal/high - renal loss (d/t thiazide, adrenal insufficiency, Na-losing nephroapthy)
2
Q
thiazide can cause which lyte abnormality
A
hyperosmolar hyponatremia
3
Q
kayexalate can cause which lyte abnormality
A
hypervolemic hypernatremia
4
Q
typical H2O intake
A
600 - 700 mL/day
5
Q
PROFOUND fatigue WITH weakness (fluctuating skeletal muscle)
A
myasthenia gravis
6
Q
myasthenia crisis
A
acute respiratory failure + bulbar sx
7
Q
myasthenia crisis warning signs
A
bulbar symptoms/generalized weaknessdysphagia
