Electrolytes
As levels of Phosphorus increase, levels of Calcium ______
Decrease
A patient has decreased deep tendon reflexes and weakness after corticosteroid use. You recognize they may have:
hypercalcemia
Which disorder causes very dilute and excess urine production, and can lead to dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
RAAS has the effect on blood vessels of
Vasoconstriction
Increased CO2 results in _____ pH
decreased
Chicken, fish, legumes, and eggs are high in:
Phosphorus
Hypoparathyroidism would have what effect on phosphorus?
Increase
Hyperphosphatemia
Shrink
Which hormone results in the retention of water and salt, increasing BP
Aldosterone
CO2: 48 (range 35-45)
HCO3: 32 (range 22-26)
What is the acid/base imbalance? Is it fully, partially, or un-compensated?
Respiratory acidosis; partially compensated
Intracellular electrolyte with extreme cardiac effects when imbalanced
Potassium
One sign of hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia is a bending of the wrist when occluding arteries in the arm. This is called:
Trousseau's Sign
D5W is an example of what kind of IV solution?
Motivational stress is called ______
Eustress
In metabolic acidosis, one symptom is deep and rapid breathing, called:
Kussmaul's breathing
1.8-3.0
You can treat hypermagnesemia with IV (electrolyte)
Calcium
Type of edema where plasma protein are present
Non-pitting
The phase of GAS where the person experiences irritation and poor concentration as the body tries to adapt to higher stress levels
Resistance phase
A patient is connected to NG suction and is experiencing hypoventilation and muscle cramps as a result. You are likely going to find which acid-base imbalance?
Metabolic alkalosis
The role of Parathyroid hormone is to:
Release calcium from bones to bloodstream
Major ECG effects of hyperkalemia.
Peaked T-wave
Prolonged PR interval
Depressed ST segment
A patient presents with tachycardia, polyuria, and JVD. These are signs of:
Hypervolemia/Fluid volume excess
Where does adrenocorticotropic hormone act in the body?
Adrenal Cortex
pH: 7.55
CO2: 27 (range 35-45)
HCO3: 34 (range 22-26)
What is the acid base problem?
Mixed respiratory and metabolic alkalosis