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Med Surg 1

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Definition
[Hydrogen Ion]   Acidity/Alkalinity depends on this  
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Acidity(osis)   Increase H+, Low pH, <7.35  
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Alkalinity(osis)   Decrease H+, High pH >7.45  
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7.35-7.45   Normal Blood pH range  
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Base   Bicarbonate  
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Acid   CO2  
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Base:Acid Ratio   20:1  
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pH alteration causes   Reduced hormones and enzyme function, fluid & electrolyte imbalance, changes in excitable membranes  
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3 Ways body maintains pH   Buffer system, Respiratory System, Renal System  
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Buffer System   Immediate, primary regulator, works by moving H in/out cell  
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Respiratory System   Within minutes. works by changing rate and depth of respirations  
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35-45 mmHg   Normal partial pressure exerted by CO2  
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Lungs   Blow off CO2 with increased respiration or retains CO2 with decreased respirations  
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Renal System   2-3 days, works by kindeys reabsorbing and conserving bicarb  
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22-26   Normal Bicarb range (HCO3)  
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Alkaline/Base   HCO3  
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Kidneys   Generate additional bicarb & excretes excess H to compensate for acidosis  
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6.0   Normally acidic urine  
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4-8   Urine pH range  
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Respiratory Acidosis   Hypoventilation, increase carbonic acid, decrease pH  
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Respiratory Alkalosis   Hyperventilation, decrease CO2, increase pH  
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Respiratory Acidosis Compensation   Kidneys produce and conserve bicarb and excrete H  
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Respiratory Alkalosis Compensation   Kidneys excrete bicarb  
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Metabolic Acidosis   Acid accumulates and bicarb lost  
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Metabolic Alkalosis   Loss of acid and gain of bicarb  
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Metabolic Acidosis Compensation   Lungs increase respiratory rate and depth (Kussmaul respirations)  
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Metabolic Alkalosis Compensation   Lungs decrease respiratory rate and depth  
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Respiratory Acidosis R/t   Smoking, COPD, Narcotic OD, Ambien @night  
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Metabolic Acidosis R/t   Anorexia, kidney failure, type I diabetic  
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Respiratory Acidosis Tx   Improve ventilation: bronchodilators, antibiotics, pulmonary hygiene, adequate fluids, and supplement oxygen  
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Metabolic Acidosis Tx   Correct imbalance: give bicarb, dialysis if renal failure, insulin for diabetes, diarrhea  
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Respiratory Alkalosis R/t   Running, anxiety, high altitudes  
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Respiratory Alkalosis Tx   If anxiety - breathing OR sedative  
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Metabolic Alkalosis R/t   Lasix or baking soda use  
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Metabolic Alkalosis Tx   Volume depletion from GI (I&O)  
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pH 7.31 CO2 68 HCO3 23   UC Resp. Acidosis  
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Vomiting   Lose acid (increase CO2)  
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Diarrhea   Lose base (decrease CO2)  
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pH 7.3 CO2 41 HCO3 17   UC Metabolic Acidosis  
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pH 7.5 CO2 29 HCO3 25   UC Resp Alkalosis  
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pH 7.533 CO2 37 HCO3 37   UC Metabolic Alkalosis  
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pH 7.5 CO2 30 HCO3 13   C Resp Alk.  
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pH 7.51 CO2 60 HCO3 34   C Metabolic Alk.  
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pH 7.3 CO2 64 HCO3   C Resp Acidosis  
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Metabolic Acidosis S/S   Ketoacids, Severe diarrhea, impaired kidney function, shock  
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Metabolic Alkalosis S/S   Prolonged vomiting, Nasogastric suctioning, steroid use, diuretics  
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Respiratory Acidosis S/S   Resp. muscle paralysis, Immobility, emphysema, brainstem trauma  
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Respiratory Alkalosis S/S   Over sedation, hyperventilation with anxiety, vent settings too high or low, high altitudes  
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Cation   Positive ion  
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Anion   Negative ion  
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Serum levels   Indicate ECF  
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2/3 Located Here   Intracellular  
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1/3 Located Here   Extracellular  
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Intravascular   Plasma  
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Interstitial   Between cells  
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Transcellular   Digestive juices, bladder, intraocular, cerebrospinal fluid  
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Third space fluid   Not available for exchange with remaining ECF  
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Adult Male   60% total body H20  
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Adult Female   50% total body H20  
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Newborn   80% total body H20  
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Fluid   Major control of fluid intake  
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Kidney   Major organ of controlling fluid output  
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Higher Osmolarity   More concentrated, less fluid  
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Hypervolemia   Excess fluid volume; inhibits ADH&Aldosterone release; increased urination and decreased thirst  
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Hypovolemia   Decreased fluid volume; stimulates ADH&Aldosterone release; decreased urination and increased thirst  
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Hydrostatic Filtering force example   BP  
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Hydrostatic pressure   Push  
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Colloid pressure   pull  
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Edema   Results from Hydrostatic pressure difference changes  
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Insensible water loss   Can’t really measure; respiratory or sweating  
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Dehydration   Increased HR, R, lab values, P & decreased BP, urine output, saliva  
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Normal urine output   30mL/h or 400-600mL/day  
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SIADH    
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Diabetes Insipidus    
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Third Spacing    
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Orthostatic hypotension   P increases & BP decreases @least 15mmHg w/ change in position  
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Fluid Overload   R/t renal failure, HF, steroids, liver disease  
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Fluid overload s/s   Increased HR, BP, crackles  
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Drug Therapy for Fluid Overload   Furosemide (Lasix), Thiazide (HCTz), Spironalctone Diuretic  
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Furosemide (Lasix)   Diuretic for HTN and HF (decreases K)  
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Spironalactone Diurectic   Blocks aldosterone (increases K)  
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Normal Na   135-145 mmol/L  
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Na level   Vital for skeletal muscle contraction, cardiac contraction, nerve impulse transmission, and normal osmolality and ECF volume  
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Hyponatremia   Na below 136 mEq/L  
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Hyponatremia Caused By   Diuretics, dilutional hyponatremia, SIADH  
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Diuretic Effect   Decreased H2O and Na  
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Effect of dilutional hyponatremia   Increased H20, Decreased NA (cirrhosis, kidney failure, psychogenic polydipsia)  
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SIADH Effect   Normal H20 and Decreased Na  
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Hypernatremia   Serum Na over 145  
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Furosemide, K supplement, Digoxin (Lanoxin)   3 medicines commonly given together  
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Hypernatremia   @high risk for; older adults, coma, tube feedings, fever, near drowning, hypertonic IV  
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Normal K level   3.5- 5.0mEq/L  
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Hypokalemia   Serum K below 3.5; every body system threatening  
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Hyperkalemia   Serum K above 5.0  
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Hyperkalemia Drug Therapy   Kayexalate, insulin  
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Normal Ca Level   9.0-10.5mg/dL  
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Hypocalcemia   Serum below 9.0  
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Hypercalcemia   Serum above 10.5; affects all systems  
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Hypercalcemia Drug Therapy   IV 0.9% NaCl, Furosemide, Ca chelators, Phosphorus, prostaglandin inhibitors, dialysis  
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Hyponatremia Drug Therapy   3% Saline IV  
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Hypotonic IV Fluid   More H2O than Electrolyes (0.45 saline or D5W)  
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Hypotonic Fluids   Causes water to move into cells  
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Isotonic IV Fluid   Expands plasma volume (LR or 0.9 NaCl) given to hypernatremic pts  
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Potassium Drug Therapy   No more than 20mEq/h; irritating to GI tract so give with 6-8oz juice  
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Hypertonic IV Fluid   Tx of dangerously low Na levels (3% Saline)  
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High K foods   Oranges, bananas, apricots, potatoes, tomatoes  
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Metabolic Acidosis   Hyperkalemia  
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Metabolic Alkalosis   Hypokalemia  
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Check Ca levels   Thyroid Surgery  
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Hypocalcemia Risk factors   Cultures that don't consume dairy: Asians, African Americans, Native Americans, Native Alaskans  
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Hypocalcemia Drug Therapy   Ca gluconate  
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Chvostek's Sign   Testing for muscle tetany - facial muscle will twitch (w/ hypocalcemia)  
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Traousseau's sign   Blood pressure cuff - hand will turn in on itself when pump 20mmHg above normal systolic (hypocalcemia)  
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Hypocalcemia Tx   Green leafy veggies  
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CUS   Concerned, Uncomfortable, not Safe  
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Thyrocalcitonin and parathyroid   Regulate calcium (r/t hypocalcemia)  
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