Fluid Therapy and Electrolyte Imbalances Overview
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1. who is HYPER- Used for pt's w/ Cerebral edema, and Hypovolemia
TONIC IV uid
used for?
2. what does hyper- draws uid out of cells and into the extracellular space.
tonic solution do?
3. hypertonic solu- 3% NS
tions 5% NS
D5LR
5% dextrose in LR
5% dextrose in 0.45% NS (D5 1/2 NS)
5% dextrose in 0.9% NS (D5 NS)
10% dextrose in water (D10W)
4. what is isotonic iv has about the same water to solute ratio as blood
uid?
5. what is ISOTONIC Blood loss, Shock, Dehydration, and Fluid Maintenance
IV uid used for?
6. isotonic solutions Lactated Ringers (LR)
0.9% normal saline (NS)
5% dextrose in 0.225% (D5 1/4 NS)
5% dextrose in water (D5W)
7. what is HYPO- cellular dehydration, DKA and HHNS, and HYPER NATREMIA; has a lower concen-
TONIC IV solu- tration of solutes than blood.
tions used for?
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8. hypotonic solu- 0.33% NS
tions 0.45 NS
0.225% NS
5 % dextrose in water (D5W)
9. Sodium range 135-145 mEq/L
10. HYPERNATREM- thirst, dry mucous membranes, weakness, and elevated temperature
IA S/S (neuro and
muscle)
11. Severe Hyperna- confused, irritability, decreased LOC, hallucinations, seizures
tremia S/S
12. Potassium range 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
13. HYPERKALEMIA anxiety, confusion, irritability, muscle weakness, accid paralysis, paresthesia, GI
S/S (heart and hyperactivity, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, cardiac dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest
respiratory) --> bradycardia and heart block, irregular pulse
14. Calcium range 9-10.5 mg/dL
15. What is needed Vitamin D
for calcium ab-
sorption?
16. HYPERCALCEMIA lethargy, stupor, coma, loss of muscle tone and strength, dysrhythmias, anorexia,
S/S N/V, constipation, pathological fracture, kidney stones---> calci
17. 1.5-2.5 mEq/L
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