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Disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid based balance
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Undergraduate 2
02/18/2018

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Term
Intracellular Fluid
Definition
Fluid within cells
Term
Extracellular fluid
Definition
Interstitial fluid and plasma
Term
Does intra and extra cellular fluid have the same composition?
Definition
No they both have very different compositions
Term
What is the ECF and ICF's barrier?
Definition
The cell membrane is the barrier to their movement
Term
Which two compounds diffuse?
Definition
Oxygen and CO2
Term
Water crosses the membranes through which process
Definition
Osmosis
Term
What is osmosis driven by?
Definition
The number of particles
Term
Ions get?
Definition
Pumped
Term
mmole?
Definition
# of particles
Term
Milliequivelants
Definition
number of changes
Term
1mmoleCa++
Definition
2 meq Ca++
Term
Diffusion
Definition
Movement of particles down a [] gradient
Term
Osmosis
Definition
movement of water x membrane in response to [solute particles]
Term
Water moves to which side of the gradient?
Definition
With the greater amount of solute particles
Term
Extent of osmosis pressure measured by what?
Definition
mOsmoles
Term
mOsmoles
Definition
mMol of non-diffusible particles
Term
Tonicity
Definition
Impact of osmotic pressure on a cell
Term
Hypertonic solutions have __ osmolality than cells
Definition
increased, greater
Term
Hypotonic solutions have __ osmolality than cells
Definition
decreased
Term
What do cells do in hypotonic solutions?
Definition
Swell
Term
What do cells do in hypertonic solutions?
Definition
Shrink
Term
Distribution of body fluids: Total Body Water
Definition
60% of body weight
Term
Distribution of body fluids: Intracellular fluid
Definition
2/3 of total body water
Term
Distribution of body fluids: Interstitial Fluid
Definition
2/3 of extracellular fluid
Term
Distribution of body fluids: Trans-cellular fluid consists of what parts?
Definition
CSF, peritoneal fluid, pleural fluid, etc.
Term
Where does the water move in the body?
Definition
between the EC and IC space
Term
Where is most of the total body water located?
Definition
In the intracellular fluid
Term
What is the major force out of the cell?
Definition
Capillary Filtration pressure
Term
Capillary filtration pressure
Definition
Blood pressure in capillary
Term
Where is the BP in capillaries higher and lower?
Definition
It is higher at the arterial end of capillaries and it is lower at the venous end of the capillaries
Term
What is the Interstitial fluid pressure like?
Definition
Low but normally negative
Term
Interstitial colloid osmotic pressure is usually?
Definition
Low
Term
What is a major inward pressure?
Definition
Capillary colloid osmotic pressure
Term
Capillary colloid osmotic pressure is typically caused from what?
Definition
Albumin; mostly from proteins
Term
There is no net pressure for what particle in the body?
Definition
Electrolytes, they pass freely equal on both sides
Term
Exchange at arterial end of the capillary?
Definition
Out>In...... net filtration
Term
Exchange at venous end of capillary
Definition
In>out......Net reabsorption
Term
What happens when fluid or proteins do not get reabsorbed?
Definition
They return to circulation in the lymph
Term
Equilibrium
Definition
When the same amount of water that is coming in, is going out
Term
Edema
Definition
Swelling caused by excess interstitial fluid
Term
Increased capillary filtration pressure
Definition
More fluid leaves capillary space
Term
Why is there an increase in capillary filtration pressure?
Definition
From increased venous pressure or from increased pressure at arterial end of capillary
Term
Decreased capillary colloid osmotic pressure
Definition
Less fluid returns to the capillary
Term
Why is there a decreased in capillary colloid osmotic pressure
Definition
Low albumin, liver failure or kidney disease
Term
Increased capillary permeability
Definition
Plasma proteins leak out of capillaries, can cause inflammation
Term
Obstructed lymph flow
Definition
Prevents return of proteins and fluids to circulation
Term
Obstructed lymph flow can be from what?
Definition
Malignancy or surgery
Term
Manifestations
Definition
Determined by location- feet versus lung versus brain
Term
Assessment of Edema
Definition
Weight, measurement of affected part, visual assessment
Term
Treatment pf Edema
Definition
Elevate lower extremities, support stockings, diuretics
Term
What are some other reasons for edema
Definition
Increase capillary filtration pressure and increased capillary permeability
Decreased capillary colloid osmotic pressure, Obstructed lymph flow, manifestations
Term
Third space fluid accumulation
Definition
Trapping in trans-cellular space. Peritoneal. pleural or pericardial spaces and it may require drainage
Term
TBW in adults (lean)
Definition
60%
Term
TBW in infants
Definition
75-80%
Term
Water balance intake?
Definition
Drink, food, metabolism
Term
Output of TBW
Definition
Urine, respiratory, skin, feces
Term
Total body water can change from adult to adult, why?
Definition
Because their body compositions can be different
Term
ADH stimulates what
Definition
Water retention
Term
Aldo stimulates what?
Definition
Sodium retention
Term
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide ANP
Definition
Peptide hormone which reduces an expanded extracellular fluid volume by increasing renal sodium excretion
Term
ANP does what to the sodium and water balance
Definition
increased blood volume stimulates ANP release which stimulates naturesis.
Term
Naturesis
Definition
Process of excretion of sodium in the urine via action of the kidneys.
Term
Blood volume can also be regulated by the
Definition
Kidney via SNS
Term
RAAA
Definition
decrease [Na=], blood volume, BP---> activation of RAA system.
Term
What is thirst controlled by?
Definition
Hypothalamus, which contains osmoreceptors
Term
Stimulation by low EFC volume or cellular dehydration does what?
Definition
Increases ADH release which caused water retention
Term
What else stimulates thirst?
Definition
RAA's
Term
Hypodipsia
Definition
Decreased ability to sense thirst
Term
What causes Hypodipsia?
Definition
Lesions to the hypothalamus
Term
Polydipsia
Definition
Excessive thirst
Term
True thirst
Definition
Accompanies dehydration from blood loss or Dry mouth
Term
Inappropriate thirst
Definition
CRF (chronic renal failure) or HF from high angiotensin
Term
Psychogenic polydipsia
Definition
compulsive drinking in psychiatric disorders
Term
Diabetes insipidus
Definition
Decrease in ADH; increases urinary output and dehydration.
Term
Neurogenic DI:
Definition
Trauma Rx: with ADH administration
Term
Nephrogenic DI:
Definition
Renal response of ADH decreased
Term
Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
Definition
ADH secretion by tumor
Term
Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion causes what?
Definition
dilution hyponatermia
Term
Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion Rx:
Definition
diuretics and fluid restriction
Term
Three ADH disorders
Definition
Diabetes insipidus, Neurogenic DI, Nephrogenic DI
Term
Diabetes Insipidus what color urine do they produce
Definition
The same exact color as whats in the IV bag, what goes in comes out
Term
Isotonic Fluid volume deficit
Definition
Loss of isotonic fluid from ECF
Term
Isotonic fluid volume deficit is caused from
Definition
Vomitting diarrhea, NG suction
Term
Isotonic fluid volume deficit Rx
Definition
Correct problem and replace loss with isotonic fluid
Term
Isotonic fluid volume deficit note on ICF
Definition
ICF is not impacted
Term
Isotonic fluid volume excess
Definition
Gain of isotonic fluid into ECF
Term
Causes of Isotonic fluid volume excess
Definition
renal or heart failure, cortisol excess
Term
Manifestations of isotonic fluid volume excess
Definition
weight gain, edema, distended neck veins, pulmonary edema, and ascites
Term
RX of isotonic fluid volume excess
Definition
Sodium restriction and diuretics
Term
Is IFC impacted with isotonic fluid volume excess
Definition
No
Term
Hyponatremia
Definition
the body holds onto too much water. This dilutes the amount of sodium in the blood and causes levels to be low.
Term
Hyponatermia results from
Definition
Loss of sodium in excess of water loss. Gain of water without sodium
Term
Causes of Hyponatermia
Definition
SIADH, renal disease which causes water retention
Term
Manifestations of Hyponatermia
Definition
Neuro symptoms, muscle cramps weakness
Term
Rx, of Hyponatermia
Definition
limit water intake, give hypertonic solutions if severe
Term
Hypernatremia
Definition
A high concentration of sodium in the blood.
Term
Hypernatremia results from
Definition
Gain of sodium and loss of water
Term
Hypernatremia causes
Definition
Lack of water access, hypodypsia, access sodium bicarb
Term
Hypernatremia manifestations
Definition
weight loss, polycythemia, thirst, neuro symptoms
Term
Hypernatremia Rx:
Definition
Give rehydration fluids, slowly avoid cerebral edema
Term
Give Plasma
Definition
Plasma has isotonic salt and albumin
Albumin creates COP which then holds fluids in vascular space
Term
Give normal saline
Definition
Fluid is isotonic
Distributes across ECF but does not enter the cells
Term
Give H2O (which you never do)
Definition
Fluid lowers osmotic pressure of ECF
Distributes across TBW by osmosis
Term
Regulation of potassium balance
Definition
Renal regulation
Term
Renal regulation
Definition
Potassium filtered and partially reabsorbed
Term
Excretion is fine tuned by what?
Definition
By aldosterone-sensitive sodium reabsorption/ potassium secretion in DCT
Term
ECF/ICF shifts
Definition
Sodium/potassium gradients across cell membrane maintained by active pump
Term
Cellular dehydration leads to
Definition
Increase in potassium shift out of cells
Term
Intracellular acidosis leads to
Definition
Increase in potassium shift out of cells
Term
Insulin and Epi stimulate pump which then..
Definition
Leads to an increase in potassium movement into cells
Term
Resting membrane potential is determined by what?
Definition
ECF/ICF k+
Term
Hyperkalemia reduces ECF/ICF k+ ratio which means
Definition
Resting membrane potential closer to threshold for Action potential
Term
Hypokalemia increases ECF/ICF k+ ratio which means
Definition
Resting membrane potential is further from threshold for action potential
Term
Hypokalemia
Definition
when blood's potassium levels are too low
K+<3.5 mEq/L
Term
Causes of Hypokalemia
Definition
Low intake of K, GI loss, renal loss, shifts into cells epi and insulin, seen during treatment of ketoacidosis
Term
manifestations of Hypokalemia
Definition
PR prolonged, T wave flattened, PVC's, weakness, fatigues, muscle cramps
Term
Rx Hypokalemia
Definition
Replace IV if rapid replacement is needed
Term
Hyperkalemia
Definition
potassium level in your blood that's higher than normal
Term
Hyperkalemia causes
Definition
Decreased renal elimination, Increased movement from ICF (acidosis)
Term
Manifestations of Hyperkalemia
Definition
Peaked T wave, short QT, Wide QRS, weakness and muscle cramps
Term
Rx of Hyperkalemia
Definition
CaCl2 to reverse ECG changes, beta agonists, insulin
Term
Parathyroid hormone increases Ca++ which then does what three things?
Definition
Increases absorption for gut (via vitamin D), decreases renal elimination, and stimulates osteoclasts
Term
Calcitonin does what to calcium
Definition
Decreases it, decreased absorption in gut, increased renal elimination
Term
Hypoparathyroidism
Definition
PTH deficit. decreases Ca++
Term
Hypoparathyroidism happens because
Definition
Congenital absence of gland, acquired through surgical removal or radiation
Term
Hypoparathyroidism manifestations
Definition
tetany, prolonged QT
Term
Hypoparathyroidism Rx
Definition
IV calcium gluconate, Vitamin D
Term
Hyperparathyroidism
Definition
Excess PTH with an increase in Ca++
Term
Hyperparathyroidism cause
Definition
Parathyroid adenoma
Term
Hyperparathyroidism may have what kind of abnormalities
Definition
Skeletal abnormalities, may be asymptomatic
Term
Most body calcium is where
Definition
In the bone
Term
IN EFC how much calcium is bound to albumin and how much is free
Definition
50/50
Term
Hypocalcemia
Definition
blood has too little calcium.
Term
Hypocalcemia causes
Definition
Renal loss, and Hypoparathyroidism
Term
Hypocalcemia manifestations
Definition
Nerve and muscle elasticity
Term
Chovostek sign;
Definition
Contracture of facial muscles from light tap
Term
Trousseau sign
Definition
Carpal spasms from inflating Bp cuff
Term
Rx of hypocalcemia
Definition
replace calcium
Term
Hypercalcemia
Definition
Too much calcium in the blood.
Term
Hypercalcemia causes
Definition
Bone reabsorption, and hyperparathyroidism
Term
Hypercalcemia manifestations
Definition
Decreased neural excitability
Term
Regulation of magnesium balance
Definition
Reabsorption in DCT stimulated by PTH
Term
Hypomagnesaemia
Definition
deficiency of magnesium in the blood
Term
Hypomagnesaemia causes
Definition
diarrhea, malabsorption, laxative abuse
Term
Hypomagnesaemia manifestations
Definition
Tachycardia, hypertension
Term
Hypermagnesaemia
Definition
Too much magnesium in the blood
Term
Hypermagnesaemia causes
Definition
renal disease and magnesium containing meds antacids
Term
Hypermagnesaemia manifestations
Definition
Hypotension and cardiac arrest
Term
Why is pH important
Definition
Many enzymes are sensitive to pH and cardiac and neural function decrease when pH decreases
Term
Acid
Definition
Proton donor
Term
Base
Definition
Hydrogen acceptor
Term
pH
Definition
-Log [H+]
Term
[H+]
Definition
10^-7 moles/L means that the pH is 7
Term
Volatile acid
Definition
CO2
Term
End prpoduct of aerobic metabolism
Definition
Volatile acid
Term
high PCO2
Definition
acidosis
Term
low PCO2
Definition
alkalosis
Term
Fixed acids examples
Definition
Sulfuric and phosphoric acids
Term
Where are fixed acids produced
Definition
In metabolism of AA, nucleic acids and phospholipids
Term
Where are fixed acids secreted
Definition
Kidneys
Term
Lactic acid
Definition
From pyruvic acid during anaerobic metabolism
Term
Ketone bodies
Definition
From fat and protein during catabolism
Term
An increase in acidosis is related to
Definition
A decrease in pH
Term
A decrease in alkalosis is related to an
Definition
increase in pH
Term
Carbon dioxide is produced in ___ and then does what
Definition
Produced in cells and then diffuses into the plasma
Term
Enzyme in CO2 production and transport
Definition
Carbonic Anhydrase
Term
70% of CO2 is transported as
Definition
Bicarbonate
Term
10% of CO2 is transported
Definition
dissolved in plasma
Term
20% of CO2 is transported
Definition
bound to hemoglobin
Term
Ratio of what determines pH levels?
Definition
Bicarbonate and carbon dioxide
Term
A low HCO3 with a normal CO2 means
Definition
Acidosis
Term
With acidosis what will compensate
Definition
Decreased CO2
Term
Decreased CO2 with a normal HCO3 means
Definition
alkalosis
Term
In alkalosis what will compensate
Definition
a decreased HCO3
Term
Buffer systems
Definition
The first defense against pH changes
Term
Buffer systems do what
Definition
They resist changes in pH
Term
What are buffer systems composed of
Definition
A weak acid and a base
Term
Bicarbonate Buffer system
Definition
CO2+H2O=H2CO3=H+HCO3
Term
When pH increases thy system
Definition
moves to the right
Term
When PH decreases the system
Definition
Moves to the left
Term
Protein Buffer systems
Definition
Depend upon proteins to consume small amounts of acid or base
Term
Protein buffer system; the proteins are capable of doing what
Definition
functioning as either an acid or a base
Term
Potassium Hydrogen Ion exchange
Definition
acidosis causes potassium to move from cells to extracellular fluid (plasma) in exchange for hydrogen ions
Term
Treatment of ketoacidosis often requires
Definition
potassium replacement
Term
What is the second line of defense against pH
Definition
Respiratory control of CO2
Term
Increased production of metabolic acids or CO2..
Definition
Stimulates chemoreceptors
Term
respiratory centers are stimulated which
Definition
increases MV
Term
what does a decreased CO2 do
Definition
Returns pH back to normal
Term
Kidneys change their excretion of acid or base for what reason
Definition
For compensation of pH changes
Term
Hydrogen ions are secreted into tubular fluid in exchange for what
Definition
in exchange for sodium and then bicarbonate gets reabsorbed back into the blood
Term
Hydrogen ion and bicarb exchange is stimulated by what
Definition
acidosis
Term
Tubular buffer systems
Definition
Prevent urine from becoming extremely acidic then increasing ability to excrete hydrogen ions
Term
Two tubular buffer systems
Definition
Phosphate and ammonia
Term
What determines if acidosis and alkalosis exist
Definition
pH from arterial blood
Term
If abnormal CO2 is the problem then the problem is?
Definition
Respiratory
Term
If abnormal bicarb is the problem then the problem is?
Definition
Metabolic
Term
What system can adjust carbon dioxide to compensate for a metabolic disorder?
Definition
Respiratory
Term
What system can adjust bicarb to compensate for respiratory disorders
Definition
Renal system
Term
There can also be mixed acidosis
Definition
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Term
Anion Gap
Definition
The serum concentration of unmeasured anions such as phosphate, sulfate, organic acids and proteins
Term
Anion gap is calculated how?
Definition
Chloride+Bicarb
Term
Anion gap is increased in?
Definition
Acidosis and ketoacidosis
Term
In the anion gap what is present in abundance?
Definition
Lactate and ketones(anions)
Term
Anion gap is normal in?
Definition
Metabolic acidosis from diarrhea because chloride is retained as bicarb is lost
Term
Anion gap is decreased in?
Definition
Hypoalbuminemia
Term
metabolic acidosis
Definition
pH is low, low bicarb is the cause. Increased MV, decrease CO2 may compensate
Term
Metabolic acidosis causes
Definition
increased production of metabolic acids
increased anion gap
diarrhea bicarb loss
acid indigestion
poisoning
kidney disease
Term
Metabolic acidosis symptoms
Definition
Kussmaul breathing
weakness fatigue
decreased cardiac function at pH of about 7.1
Term
metabolic acidosis treatment
Definition
Correct cause NaHCO3 may be helpful
Term
Metabolic alkalosis
Definition
pH is increased, increased bicarb is the cause
decreased MV leads to increased CO2 may compensate
Term
Metabolic alkalosis causes
Definition
Excessive intake of antacids
loss of H+
ECF loss, decreased GFR and RAA system activation which caused sodium and bicarb retention and an increase in alkalosis
Term
Symptoms of metabolic alkalosis
Definition
Hypoventalation, Excitability, may be asymptomatic
Term
Treatment of metabolic alkalosis
Definition
Correct underlying problem, correct fluid and electrolyte abnormalities
Term
Respiratory acidosis
Definition
pH in decreased and increased CO2 is the cause
Bicrab increased to compensate
Term
Causes of respiratory acidosis
Definition
Decreased MV, chronic in COPD(bicarb is increased), acute in narcotic OD and neuromuscular disease (bicarb is normal)
Term
Respiratory acidosis symptoms
Definition
May have hypoxia
Neuro symptoms, headache, blurred vision
Coma eventually
Term
Treatment for respiratory acidosis
Definition
Improve ventilation
Term
Respiratory alkalosis
Definition
Increased pH, decreased CO2 is the cause
Bicarb will decrease to compensate
Term
Causes of Respiratory alkalosis
Definition
Increased MV, central of peripheral stimulation, mechanical ventilation, anxiety, pain
Term
Symptoms of respiratory alkalosis
Definition
Decreased brain blood flow which leads to dizziness
Increased pH which leads to increased calcium binding to protein which is tetany
Term
Treatment of respiratory alkalosis
Definition
Correct cause (hypoxia)
Rebreathing for anxiety
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