Definitions
Acid/ Base
Lab values
Electrolytes
Hodge Podge
100
The concentration of particles in a solution or its pulling power is called this
What is osmolarity?
100

pH 7.50, PCO2 40, HCO3 30

What is metabolic alkalosis?

100

Sodium

What is 135-145 meq/L?

100
Major intracellular cations
What is potassium?
100
This system reacts within a fraction to changes in pH
What is buffer system?
200

A decrease of water and electrolytes from ECF is called what?

What is hypovolemia?

200

ph 7.32 PC02 50, O2 saturation 90%

What is respiratory acidosis?

200

Potassium

What is 3.5 - 5.0 meq/L?

200
This is deposited in bone and plays a role in parathyroid hormone regulation
What is calcium?
200

Acids are excreted by this system

What is the kidneys/renal system?

300

Fluid leaking into the tissue, skin is cool and pale at IV site.

What is infiltration?

300

ph 7.58, PCO2 20, HCO3 24

What is respiratory alkalosis?

300

Calcium

What is 8.2-10.7mg/dl?

300
This electrolyte helps with the metabolism of CHO and protein as well as helps with cardiac function and muscle relaxation
What is magnesium?
300

To determine acidosis or alkalosis, one would check this first

What is pH?

400

These 3 hormones regulate fluid balance

What is ADH, Aldosterone and Renin

400

pH 7.20, PCO2 40, HCO3 18

What is metabolic acidosis?

400
Magnesium
What is 1.5-2.5 meq/dl?
400
Maintains blood volume, fluid balance, and major electrolyte in ECF
What is sodium?
400

A positive Chvostek's sign indicates this abnormality

What is hypocalcemia?

500

This is the best indicator for fluid balance

What is weight?

500

A patient with COPD is susceptible to developing C02 retention which in turn causes this

What is respiratory acidosis?

500

Phosphorus

What is 2.8 to 4.5 mg/dL 

500
Sudden weight gain, tachycarcdia, distended jugular vein, edema, and crackles are signs of this.
What is hypervolemia?
500

This red streak follows the vein and the skin is hot and inflamed

What is phlebitis?

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