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what type of dilutional hypotnatremia
hyponatremia is most
common, results from
excessive fluid intake and
leads to decreased serum
sodium concentration?
symptoms of diltuional edema, confusion, weight gain
hyponatremia
treatment of dilutional fluid restriction
hyponatremia
what type of true hyponatremia
hyponatremia results from
fluid and sodium loss?
symptoms of true dry tissue, weight loss, hypotension, tachycardia
hyponatremia
treatment of true replace sodium AND water (NS or LR)
hyponatremia
causes of true burns, hemorrhage, adrenal insufficiency
hyponatremia
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what type of sodium hypernatremia
imbalance is caused by
decreased fluid intake or
water loss without loss of
sodium?
causes of hypernatremia fever, IVF with sodium, DI, high protein TF
symptoms of dry tissues, weight gain, thirst, tachycardia, oliguria
hypernatremia
treatment of decrease sodium, replace fluids
hypernatremia
which electrolyte does chloride - works to maintain acid/base balance
sodium work with?
which labs are most renal
important to watch with
potassium abnormalities?
what does potassium have PH, insulin, calcium
an inverse relationship
with?
cell wall destruction, increased intake, potassium
causes of hyperkalemia
sparing diuretics, renal failure, acidosis
symptoms of irritable muscles, cardiac arrhythmias, hyperactive
hyperkalemia bowels, bladder
limit intake, kaexylate, calcium gluconate, IV glucose
treatment of hyperkalemia
and insulin, dialysis
what electrolyte hyperkalemia
imbalance should you
avoid green leafy
vegetables and citrus
fruits?
what electrolyte are potassium
avocado, dried fruits, and
potato skins high in?
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vomiting, diarrhea, DKA, prolonged NG suction,
causes of hypokalemia
burns, potassium wasting diuretics
muscle flaccidity and weakness, constipation,
symptoms of hypokalemia
alkalosis, shallow respirations, cardiac arrest
treatment for hypokalemia potassium supplements, monitor magnesium levels
normal calcium level 9-10.5
where is calcium stored? bones
what vitamin is important Vitamin D
for calcium absorption
what does calcium have phosphorous
an inverse relationship
with?
which electrolyte hypocalcemia
imbalance increases
bleeding risk?
cancer, bone mets, hyperparathyroidism, excessive
causes for hypercalcemia
vitamin D, thiazide diuretics, parathyroid tumor
sedation, lethargy, hypoactive reflexes, slurred
symptoms of
speech, impaired memory (decreased LOC/CNS
hypercalcemia
sympstoms), renal stones
treatment for decrease intake, encourage fluids, loop diuretics,
hypercalcemia phosphate administration
decreased intake, decreased vitamin D, increased
causes of hypocalcemia phosphate levels, renal disease, pacreatitis,
alcoholism, pregnancy
symptoms of chvosteks, trousseaus, laryngospasm, tingling in
hypocalcemia fingers/toes/lips, coagulopathy
treatment of increased intake, vitamin D, IV calcium gluconate,
hypocalcemia phosphate binding antacids
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2025|2026
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Terms in this set (267)
what type of dilutional hypotnatremia
hyponatremia is most
common, results from
excessive fluid intake and
leads to decreased serum
sodium concentration?
symptoms of diltuional edema, confusion, weight gain
hyponatremia
treatment of dilutional fluid restriction
hyponatremia
what type of true hyponatremia
hyponatremia results from
fluid and sodium loss?
symptoms of true dry tissue, weight loss, hypotension, tachycardia
hyponatremia
treatment of true replace sodium AND water (NS or LR)
hyponatremia
causes of true burns, hemorrhage, adrenal insufficiency
hyponatremia
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what type of sodium hypernatremia
imbalance is caused by
decreased fluid intake or
water loss without loss of
sodium?
causes of hypernatremia fever, IVF with sodium, DI, high protein TF
symptoms of dry tissues, weight gain, thirst, tachycardia, oliguria
hypernatremia
treatment of decrease sodium, replace fluids
hypernatremia
which electrolyte does chloride - works to maintain acid/base balance
sodium work with?
which labs are most renal
important to watch with
potassium abnormalities?
what does potassium have PH, insulin, calcium
an inverse relationship
with?
cell wall destruction, increased intake, potassium
causes of hyperkalemia
sparing diuretics, renal failure, acidosis
symptoms of irritable muscles, cardiac arrhythmias, hyperactive
hyperkalemia bowels, bladder
limit intake, kaexylate, calcium gluconate, IV glucose
treatment of hyperkalemia
and insulin, dialysis
what electrolyte hyperkalemia
imbalance should you
avoid green leafy
vegetables and citrus
fruits?
what electrolyte are potassium
avocado, dried fruits, and
potato skins high in?
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vomiting, diarrhea, DKA, prolonged NG suction,
causes of hypokalemia
burns, potassium wasting diuretics
muscle flaccidity and weakness, constipation,
symptoms of hypokalemia
alkalosis, shallow respirations, cardiac arrest
treatment for hypokalemia potassium supplements, monitor magnesium levels
normal calcium level 9-10.5
where is calcium stored? bones
what vitamin is important Vitamin D
for calcium absorption
what does calcium have phosphorous
an inverse relationship
with?
which electrolyte hypocalcemia
imbalance increases
bleeding risk?
cancer, bone mets, hyperparathyroidism, excessive
causes for hypercalcemia
vitamin D, thiazide diuretics, parathyroid tumor
sedation, lethargy, hypoactive reflexes, slurred
symptoms of
speech, impaired memory (decreased LOC/CNS
hypercalcemia
sympstoms), renal stones
treatment for decrease intake, encourage fluids, loop diuretics,
hypercalcemia phosphate administration
decreased intake, decreased vitamin D, increased
causes of hypocalcemia phosphate levels, renal disease, pacreatitis,
alcoholism, pregnancy
symptoms of chvosteks, trousseaus, laryngospasm, tingling in
hypocalcemia fingers/toes/lips, coagulopathy
treatment of increased intake, vitamin D, IV calcium gluconate,
hypocalcemia phosphate binding antacids
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