Lytez
(Electrolytes)
(Electrolytes)
tetany, tremors, and hyperreflexia
What are symptoms of hypomagnesia?
Regular heart rate < 60bpm, normal P, QRS and T waves
What is sinus bradycardia?
Check before giving Lasix
What are electrolytes (especially K), renal labs?
ZAP! Done to convert someone out of a A-fib or SVT
What is cardioversion?
hormone that regulates serum sodium by controlling water retention in the kidneys
What is ADH?
0.04 seconds/1mm
What is one box on a EKG?
Hgb < 7, Hct < 21 then I need this
What is a blood transfusion?
Side effects can be high blood sugar, change in mood, fluid retention, sleep disturbances
What is Prednisone?
Lethargy, headache. More severe - confusion, seizures
What are symptoms of hyponatremia?
See EKG
What is an atrial paced rhythm?
Increased CK, myoglobin in urine, Increased BUN and creatinine
What are lab values for rhabdomyolsis?
Antihypertensives that can cause chronic cough as a side effect
What are ACE inhibitors?
Trousseau sign and Chvostek sign
What are signs of hypocalcemia?
0.04 – 0.10 seconds
What is the normal range of QRS?
BNP > 500
What is CHF exacerbation?
he did the Hierarchy of Needs
Who is Maslow?
U wave
What is a EKG change caused by hypokalemia?
prolonged QT interval increases the risk of this arrhythmia
Platelet count < 130,000
What is thrombocytopenia?
heart sound is associated with fluid overload and heard in conditions like heart failure
What is S3?