Bio 263 - Electrolyte Cheat Sheet

Bio 263 - Electrolyte Cheat Sheet0

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Hypervolemia
Isotonic plasma; too much ECF
Hypervolemia - pathogenesis (4)
Excess IV, heart failure (early), renal disease, hyperaldosteronism
Hypervolemia - manifestations (6)
Hypertension, sudden weight gain, edema, ascites, venous distension, dyspnea
Hypovolemia
Isotonic plasma - too little ECF
Hypovolemia - pathogenesis (6)
Burns, hemorrhage, vomiting, diarrhea, diabetes mellitus, hypoaldosteronism
Hypovolemia - manifestations (5)
Hypotension, hypovolemic shock, poor tissue turgor, dry mucus membrane, thirst
Hypernatremia
Sodium >140
Hypernatremia - pathogenesis (5)
Excess sodium intake, Impaired thirst sensation, Dysphagia, Profuse sweating, Diabetes insipidus
Hypernatremia - manifestations (5)
Thirst, CNS irritability, confusion/seizures, Tachycardia, oliguria/anuria
Hyponatremia
Sodium <130
Hyponatremia - pathogenesis (5)
Aldosterone deficiency, Renal failure, Excessive H2O intake, heart failure (late), SIADH
Hyponatremia - manifestations (5)
CNS depression, lethargy/stupor, < reflexes/muscle cramps, anorexia, coma
Hyperkalemia
K+ >5.0
Hyperkalemia - pathogenesis (5)
Insulin deficiency, Cell lysis, Aldosterone deficiency, Metabolic acidosis, Kidney disease
Hyperkalemia - manifestations (5)
Cells more excitable, neuromuscular tingling, muscle weakness/paralysis, Cardiac arrhythmias, Ventricular fibrillation/Asystole