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elecctrolyte
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
10/30/2011

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what are the ECF electrolytes?
Definition
sodium, chloride, calcium, bicarbonate
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what are the ICF electrolytes?
Definition
potassium, phosphate, magnesium
Term
what are the Anions?
Definition
Bicarbonate, chloride, phosphate
Term
what are cations?
Definition
calcium,magnesium, potassium, sodium, hydrogen
Term
what is the normal range for sodium?
Definition
135-145mEq/L
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what is the normal range for chloride?
Definition
96-106 mEq/L
Term
what is the normal range for calcium?
Definition
8.9-10.1mg/dl
Term
what is the normal range for bicarbonate?
Definition
25-29mEq/L
Term
what is the normal range for potassium?
Definition
3.5-5.0mEq/L
Term
what is the normal range for phosphate?
Definition
2.5-4.5mg/dl
Term
what is the normal range for magnesium?
Definition
1.5-2.5mEq/L
Term
signs and symptoms of hypokalemia?
Definition
Leg cramps, dysrhythmias, fatigue
Term
signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia?
Definition
slow pulse, dysrhythmias, peaked T's
Term
what are the signs and symptoms of hypophosphatemia?
Definition
weak pulse, muscle weakness,increased serum calcium levels
Term
signs and symptoms of hyperphosphatemia?
Definition
parathesia,spasma,cramps tetany associated with increased calcium levels
Term
signs and symptoms of hypomagnesemia?
Definition
hyperactive dtr, numbness,tingling and painful muscle contraction, depression,reduced motility in gi
Term
signs and symptoms of hypermagnesemia?
Definition
NV, weakness,lethargy, loss of dtr, coma cardiac arrest
Term
signs and symptoms of hyponatremia
Definition
poor skin turgor,dry membranes,rapid pulse, lethargy, cramps headache muscle twitch possible seizure
Term
signs and symptoms of hypernatremia
Definition
skin flushed, agitation, low grade fever, thirst
Term
signs and symptoms of hypochloremia
Definition
muscle cramps twitching,tetany, seizures, coma
Term
signs and symptoms of hyperchloremia
Definition
tachypnea,lethargy, weakness, arrythmias, coma
Term
signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia
Definition
tingling, numbness,twitching,painful cramps,+trouusseaus or chvoskis,weak pulse
Term
signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia
Definition
increased hr and bp,confusion, muscle weakness, nv, thirst
Term
normal ph
normal pac02
normal bicarb
Definition
ph-7.35-7.45
pac02-35-45mmhg
bicarb-22-26mEq
Term
how much blood does the kidneys filter
Definition
125ml per minute, 180L a day
Term
how much weight is lost per 1L of fluid lost?
Definition
2.2lbs
Term
what is a healthy range for a fasting blood glucose
Definition
70-100
Term
what is the metabolic syndrome(syndromeX)
Definition
risk factors for type II DM
abd obesity
hyperglycemia
hypertension
dyslipidia(>150mg/dl)
Term
signs and symptoms of type I DM
Definition
sudden onset,polydipsia,polyuria,polyphagia, sudden weight loss,feeling tired
Term
signs and symptoms of typeII DM
Definition
gradual onset,tired,dry itchy skin,
numbness, polydipsia,polyuria,blurred vision,sexual disfunction, nocturia
Term
What are the major po DM meds?
Definition
sulfonylurea, meglitinide analogues, biguanides,alpha glucose inhibitors, thiazolidinediones,
Term
signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia
Definition
shaking,tachycardia,sweating,dizziness,anxious,hunger,impaired vision,weakness,headache, irritable
Term
signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia
Definition
polydipsia,polyuria,polyphagia, dry skin, blurred vision, drowsy, infections
Term
signs and symtoms of ketoacidosis
Definition
hunger,thirst, vomiting,abd pain,fruity breath, kussmaul breathing, temperature
Term
signs and symptoms of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state
Definition
gradual onset usually typeII DM, BS over 600 mg/dl neg urine ketones, confusion
Term
on sick days when should dr. be notified?
Definition
BS>200 with ketones in typeI
BS>300 for 8 hrs in typeII
bsbelow70 on two tests
Term
what are microvascular complications associated with DM?
Definition
retinopathy
neuropathy
nephropathy
Term
what are macrovascular complications associated with DM?
Definition
coronary artery disease
cerebral vascular disease
peripheral vascular disease
Term
what is the range of microalbumin to check for nephropathy?
Definition
protein<30mg
albumin<100mg
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