NU 327 Pathophysiology Exam 2 Study Guide – Organ Systems & Disease Mechanisms 2026-02-25
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NU 327 Pathophysiology
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Organ Systems & Disease
Mechanisms
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135-145 mEq/L
What is the normal sodium (Na+) level?
Hyponatremia--less than 135
Hypotonic/overload
Hypernatremia--more than 145
Hypertonic/dehydration
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maintain intravascular volume
electrical conductivity of nerves/central nervous system
Role of sodium?
kidney or GI issues
ADH- antidiuretic hormone (head/brain injury)
Diuretics that cause Na loss
Giving too much hypotonic fluid
Ways to lose sodium?
less than 135
lethargic, confused, twitches, seizure, coma, death
Level of consciousness
puffy, swollen, edema
Signs and symptoms of lost sodium
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Give sodium
restrict fluid
How to treat lost sodium?
Dehydration- nausea, vomit, workout, thirst
Ways to gain Na
CNS S&S coupled with sunken eyes, shriveled, high HR, dry mucus membrane, thirst, hallucination,
irritability, agitated, anxious
Signs and symptoms of gained sodium?
Give free water
iso or hypo
Treatment of gained sodium?
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NU 327 Pathophysiology
Exam 2 Study Guide –
Organ Systems & Disease
Mechanisms
Page 1
Guidehttps://www.stuvia.com/dashboard!@_)#*)(@$)($@*($@)($@*_ NU 327 Pathophysiology Exam 2 Study Guide – Organ Systems & Disease Mechanisms.pdf
,NU 327 Patho Exam 2 Study Guide 2026-02-25
Don't know?
Terms (167)
Hide definitions
135-145 mEq/L
What is the normal sodium (Na+) level?
Hyponatremia--less than 135
Hypotonic/overload
Hypernatremia--more than 145
Hypertonic/dehydration
Page 2 NU 327 Patho Exam 2 Study Guide.pdf
,NU 327 Patho Exam 2 Study Guide 2026-02-25
maintain intravascular volume
electrical conductivity of nerves/central nervous system
Role of sodium?
kidney or GI issues
ADH- antidiuretic hormone (head/brain injury)
Diuretics that cause Na loss
Giving too much hypotonic fluid
Ways to lose sodium?
less than 135
lethargic, confused, twitches, seizure, coma, death
Level of consciousness
puffy, swollen, edema
Signs and symptoms of lost sodium
Page 3 NU 327 Patho Exam 2 Study Guide.pdf
, NU 327 Patho Exam 2 Study Guide 2026-02-25
Give sodium
restrict fluid
How to treat lost sodium?
Dehydration- nausea, vomit, workout, thirst
Ways to gain Na
CNS S&S coupled with sunken eyes, shriveled, high HR, dry mucus membrane, thirst, hallucination,
irritability, agitated, anxious
Signs and symptoms of gained sodium?
Give free water
iso or hypo
Treatment of gained sodium?
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