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1. Na normal lab 135-145
value
2. K normal lab val- 3.5-5.0
ue
3. Mg normal lab 1.3-2.1 mEq/L
value
4. Calcium normal 8.5-10.5 mg/dL
lab value
5. Abnormal signs excessive thirst, increased urination, muscle cramps, fatigue/weakness, irregular
and symptoms of heartbeat, constipation, abdominal cramping
K
6. Abnormal signs muscle cramps, fatigue/weakness, abnormal heart rhythm, numbness/tingling,
and symptoms of mental symptoms, insomnia
Mg
7. Acid-base buffer converting a strong acid or base to a weak one
systems mini-
mize pH changes
by
8. Types of hyper- Type 1: Immunoglobulin IgE mediated reactions(allergic reaction), rapid time
sensitivity reac- frame, ex peanut allergy
tions Type 2: tissue specific, activates complement cascade/phagocytosis, body attacks
healthy RBC thinking they are foreign, ex graves, hep induced thrombocytopenia
Type 3: immune complexes formed in circulation and deposited into cell wall and
cause tissue damage , ex is rayanuds
Type 4: delayed sensitivity, only type that is mediated by T lymphocytes and do
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not involve antibodies, ex contact sensitivity to poison ivy, latex, mycobacterial
infection
9. Prematurity baby born before 37 weeks gestation, causes: maternal age, multiple preg-
nancies, uterine or cervical abnormalities, infections/chronic conditions. Clinical
findings of premature babies: low birth weight, jaundice, feeding difficulties
10. RDS (respirato- babies born before 28 weeks, caused by lack of surfactant, characterized by
ry distress syn- shallow rapid breathing(grunting), males are more prone
drome)
11. NEC (necrotizing babies born before 32 weeks, caused by damage and inflammation to intestinal
enterocolitis) tissues, characterized by bloody stools and distended abdomen. Risk factors: low
birth weight, formula feedings
12. SIDS(sudden in- common between 1-4 months of age, most frequent death for child 2 weeks-1
fant death syn- year, can occur from sleeping on soft surface, occurs in boys more often than girls
drome)
13. Prader-Willi Syn- Caused by a lack of genetic material in the 15 pair of chromosomes. Usually inher-
drome ited from the father. The leading genetic cause of obesity. The degree of mental
retardation varies, but is usually in the mild range. Students with Prader-Willi
syndrome can be rigid and oppositional. They do not respond well to sudden
changes in their routine. It can also result in low muscle tone, short stature,
incomplete sexual development, cognitive disabilities, problem behaviors, and a
chronic feeling of hunger that can lead to excessive eating and life-threatening
obesity.
14. DiGeorge Syn- caused by missing piece of chromosome 22, affects the heart, immune system,
drome parathyroid glands, can be inherited from parents, DGS triad: conotruncal cardiac
anomalies, hypoplastic thymus, and hypocalcemia. can cause cleft lip, hearing
loss, learning difficulties