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Flashcards in S/S Electrolyte Imbalances Deck (8)
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1
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Hypernatremia

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Overheated, dry, fever, dry mucus membranes, thirst, Muscle spasms, increased DTR’s,
Increased BP,
ALOC d/t brain shrinkage.

2
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Hyponatremia

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Confusion, weakness, limp muscles,
Decreased BP and DTR’s
No Pulmonary Edema
Neurologic sign d/t cerebral edema

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Hyperkalemia

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"SPEED UP"
hyperactivity, and irritability (Muscles/GI tract) diarrhea
Flaccid weak muscles
Increased potassium slows HR
Peak T waves, Decreased P waves
Respiratory Arrest
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Hypokalemia

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“SLOW GO”
Constipation, and Rhabdomylosis
Emergence of U wave, Flat T wave
PVC’s, V-fib, asystole

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Hypermagnesemia

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Increased DTR,
Decreased respirations
Decreased LOC
flushed skin, lethargy, decreased BP

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Hypomagnesemia

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Tremors, Twitching, Tetany, Seizures
Increased BP
Increased HR

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Hypercalcemia

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Increased clotting time, ALOC
Constipation
Muscle and bone pain with weakness

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Hypocalcemia

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Decreased BP, weak thready pulse, muscle cramps
Diarrhea
Positive Chovostek’s and Trousseau’s signs
Respiratory distress