Acid & Base
A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly
Homeostasis
This genetic condition creates obstruction due to changes in chloride
Cystic Fibrosis
What electrolyte would indicate if a patient is hypertonic?
Sodium
This type of insulin is the ONLY one that can be administered intravenously
Regular Insulin
This medication is administered for patients who are volume overloaded and can result in hypokalemic and hypernatremic states.
Diuretics/furosemide (Lasix)
Increased pH, Normal Co2, Elevated Hco3
Metabolic Alkalosis
This condition has a rapid onset, may be accompanied by chest pain, and will likely have shortness of breath and hypoxia.
Pulmonary Embolism
What two electrolytes have an inverse relationship?
Calcium and Phosphorus
Name the three P's of hyperglycemia
Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia
What electrolyte is responsible for the T wave morphology?
Potassium
This acidosis can be a result of decreased respirations or rapid, shallow respirations
Respiratory Acidosis
This condition is characterized by a productive cough for three months over two consecutive years
Bronchitis
What fluid would you look for in the pyxis if your provider told you to "go grab some colloids."
Albumin
Name the hormone AND the condition. This hormone is released by the anterior pituitary gland and in excess, can lead to a disease state that Andre the Giant experienced.
Growth Hormone, Acromegaly
Calculate that Gap! Is it normal?
Glucose: 160
BUN: 35
Creatinine: 1.5
Sodium: 145
Potassium: 5.3
Chloride: 95
Co2: 15
35; High [Wide Open]
pH: 7.37, pCo2: 20, Hco3: 12
Compensated Metabolic Acidosis
This condition creates compression of lung tissue by fluid and may be relieved with diuretics or thoracentesis
Pleural Effusion
When a hypotonic solution is administered intravascularly to a healthy hydrated adult, which direction is the fluid pushed/pulled?
Pulled into the intracellular space
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) may be released from the hypothalamus, but what is the target organ?
The kidney(s)
What vitamin toxicity can you die of from eating too much polar bear liver?
Vitamin A toxicity
pH: 7.02, Co2: 57, HCo3: 15
Mixed Acidosis
This restrictive condition causes a shift in vital organs, may be life threatening, and requires immediate attention
When a patient is receiving spironolactone (Aldactone) for diuretic therapy, you would HOLD this medication for which electrolyte imbalance?
Hyperkalemia
This condition is characterized by hyperthermia (Temps >101.5), extreme tachycardia, dyspnea, palpitations, anxiety, psychosis, weight loss, anxiety, and can lead to cardiac dysrhythmias. If left untreated can result in vascular collapse.
Thyrotoxicosis [Thyroid Storm]
You're caring for a patient with a chest tube and you notice fluctuation of water in the water seal chamber when the patient breaths in & out. What do you do?
NOTHING! This is normal.