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 PO2 85, 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
The loss of water and electrolytes from ECF is called this.
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 site.
What is infiltration?
300
ph 7.58, PCO2 20, HCO3 24, PO2 55
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 hormones regulate fluid balance
What is ADH, Aldosterone and Renin
400
pH 7.20, PCO2 40, PO2 55, 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 suspected to developing C02 retention which in turn cause this.

What is respiratory acidosis?

500
7.35-7.45
What is normal pH?
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 inflammed.
What is phlebitis?
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