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

Normal distribution of fluid.

What first spacing?

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

Potassium Level - 3.0

What is hypokalemia?

300

Hypotension, tachycardia, dizziness, thirst and oliguria

What are symptoms of fluid volume defecit?

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

Sodium Level - 120

What is hyponatremia?

400

Maintains blood volume, fluid balance, and major electrolyte in ECF

What is sodium?

400

Ph 7.32 PaC02 34 PaO2 82 HC03 21

What is partially compensated metabolic acidosis?

500

This is the best indicator for fluid balance

What is weight?

500
A patient with COPD is suspectible 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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