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Renal

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hyponatremia =   Na <135 (symptoms seen at Na <125)  
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Etiology of hypervolemic hypotonic hyponatremia   CHF, nephrotic syndrome, ARF, hepatic cirrhosis  
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Etiology of euvolemic hypotonic hyponatremia   hypothyroid, glucocorticoid excess, SIADH, polydipsia, beer potomania  
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Etiology of hypovolemic hypotonic hyponatremia   dehydration, diarrhea, vomiting  
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Hyperkalemia (K >5) etiologies   ARF (most common), increased K load, metabolic acidosis, cell death, hyporeninemic hypoaldosteronism  
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Hypokalemia (K <3.5) nonrenal (urine K <20) etiologies   GI losses (N/V/D, Z-E syndrome), metabolic alkalosis (increases K secretion)  
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Hypercalcemia etiologies   HyperPTH (most common). Neoplasm (lung, head/neck, MM, NHL, cervical, RCC). Vit D intox. Paget. Adrenal insuff. Milk alkali syndrome. Sarcoid. ZE syndrome. Acromegaly.  
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Dry skin, brittle nails, mx cramps, paresthesias, laryngospasm/stridor, hyper DTRs, SOB, crackles, S3, syncope & angina =   hypocalcemia (Ca <8.5); usu 2/2 CKD or hypoPTH  
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Hyperphosphatemia (1.0-2.5); severe (<1.0) can lead to:   rhabdo, paresthesia, encephalopathy  
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Hypermagnesemia (2.5 mEq/L) sx/sx   1st: reduced DTRs; mx weak, hypoTN, resp depression, cardiac arrest; N/V, flushing; high bleeding time/coag  
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Normal range: pH:   7.40 (7.35-7.45)  
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Normal range: pO2:   80-100 mmHg  
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Normal range: pCO2:   35-45 mmHg  
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Normal range: HCO3:   22-26 mmol/L  
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Anion gap =   cations (Na+) – anions (Cl- + HCO3-); Normal AG = 8-16 mmol/L  
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Respiratory compensation for metabolic acidosis   pCO2 should fall 1.2 for every 1.0 drop in HCO3  
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Respiratory acidosis etiology   impairment in rate of alveolar ventilation; acute medullary resp ctr depression (narcotic OD), resp mx paralysis, airway obstruction; chronic (emphysema, pickwickian)  
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Resp acidosis Sx/Sx   metab encephalopathy: somnolence, confusion, narcosis, asterixis. Fundi: dilated, tortuous vessels, possible papilledema  
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Resp acidosis DDx/causes   COPD, airway obstruction, CNS depression (opioids, brainstem injury), neuromx (GBS, MG, botulism), myxedema  
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Resp alkalosis (hypocapnia) Patho   hyperventilation reduces PCO2, increases pH  
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Resp alkalosis Sx/Sx   lightheadedness, anxiety, perioral numbness, acroparesthesias (pain hands & feet)  
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Resp alkalosis DDx   PE, pulmo edema, PTX, ARDS, pulmo art HTN, asthma, interstitial pulmo fibrosis  
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NAGMA possible causes =   extrarenal bicarb loss (diarrhea, renal bicarb excretion); renal tubular acidosis; chronic renal failure, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, diuretic, primary hyperPTHism, Addison dz  
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AGMA: MUDPILES   methanol, uremia, DKA, propylene glycol, isoniazid, lactic acidosis [shock, septicemia, hypoxemia], ethylene glycol, salicylates  
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AGMA: CUTE DIMPLES   C for Cyanide & T for Toluene plus MUDPILES  
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Metab acidosis Sx/Sx   CP, palpitations, HA, AMS, decreased visual acuity, N/V/abd pain, wt loss, mx weakness, bone pain; Kussmaul (profound DKA), lethargy, stupor, coma, seizures; V-tach, hypotension  
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Metabolic alkalosis: chloride-responsive (low urine Cl): due to:   diuretic tx (contraction alkalosis) or loss of gastric secretions (2/2 vomiting or NG tube)  
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Metabolic alkalosis: chloride-resistant (high urine Cl): etiology   Bartter or Gittelman syndrome; hyperaldosteronism; bicarb intake in CKD  
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Pathology of hypervolemic hypotonic hyponatremia   expansion of extracellular fluid relative to amount Na present  
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Pathology of hypovolemic hypotonic hyponatremia   1) extrarenal. 2) renal salt/volume loss based on urine Na level  
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Conditions associated with isotonic hyponatremia   Hyperlipidemia (familial HLD or nephrotic syndrome), hyperproteinemia (multiple myeloma, macroglobulinemia)  
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Isotonic hyponatremia patho   Na amount in plasma stays same, but more of other solutes -> decrease in relative Na conc  
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Hypertonic hyponatremia etiology   Hyperglycemia (100mg/dL rise -> 1.5mEq/L Na drop); hypertonic tx (eg, mannitol) -> water leaves cells, Na leaves vascular space to extracellular space  
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Hypernatremia defn =   serum Na >145mEq/L (osmo >290)  
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Hypernatremia correction   Free water deficit = Wt x [(Na - 140)/140]. Correct over 48h; drop Na by 1mEq/L/hr.  
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Hypokalemia (K <3.5) renal (urine K > 40) etiologies   diuretics, renal tubular acidosis, adrenal hormones, hyperaldosteronism, Cushing/steroids, digoxin, low Mg  
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Hypokalemia clinical features   Muscle cramps, ileus, dysrhythmia  
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Hypokalemia with acidosis & without HTN: suspect:   RTA  
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Hypokalemia with high urine Cl without HTN / acidosis: suspect:   Diuretics or Bartter syndrome (low urine Cl = N/V)  
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High dose K repletion for severe hypokalemia (<2.5 mEq/L)   Max 20 mEq/L/h and max 60 mEq/L. Should be via central venous access  
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Dysrhythmias associated with severe hyperkalemia (>6.5)   Brady, prolonged PR, peaked T waves progressing to long QRS; V-fib  
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Most potassium in body is found in:   Intracellular  
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Hyperkalemia from K shift from intracellular to extracellular space may be 2/2:   Burns, rhabdo, hemolysis, severe infxn, internal bleeding, extreme exercise  
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Hyperkalemia clinical findings   Initial hyperreflexia, then flaccid paralysis; vasodilation  
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Hyperkalemia mgmt   IV beta-agonists (salbutamol), Na bicarb, IV insulin (w/D5NS); Ca gluconate (stabilizes cardiac membrane); SPS; loop diuretics; ?HD  
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Ca distribution in body   99% in bone. 0.01% in body fluids. 50% of Ca bound to albumin, 10% to other, 40% free.  
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Hypocalcemia etiologies   CKD (most common: 2/2 decreased vit D production). Low albumin. Sepsis. Acute pancreatitis. Post-thyroid surgery. hypoPTH. Blood transfusion. Medullary ca of thyroid (calcitonin secretion).  
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Hypocalcemia patho   Low Ca (2/2 low intake/absorption or low PTH or increased Ca into bone) -> lower NM excitation threshold -> reduced contractile force in vascular smooth & cardiac mm  
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Symptomatic hypocalcemia mgmt.   IV Ca gluconate 10% infusion, ?IV CaCl  
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Hypercalcemia clinical findings   Weakness, polydipsia, hyporeflexia, confusion, renal calculi, N/V, constipation, ileus, nephrogenic DI, bone pain/fx  
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Hypercalcemia mgmt.   IVF forces urinary excretion of Ca. +/- furosemide (thiazide may worsen high Ca). +/-HD.  
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Hypercalcemia mgmt.: underlying causes   Metastatic bone dz: calcitonin +/- pamidronate (inhibit bone resorption). Sarcoid/MM/leukeumia/BrCa/vit D intox: glucocorticoids  
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PO4 distribution in body   70% intracellular, 29% intraskeletal, <1% serum  
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Hypophosphatemia etiology   Decreased GI absorption, vit D def, refeeding syndrome, hyper PTH, hyperthyroid, DKA, sepsis, ASA toxicity  
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Severe hypophosphatemia results in:   Decreased affinity of Hgb for O2  
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Hypophosphatemia workup   Serum PO4 <2.5. Urine PO4 >20 = renal loss. PTH. Bone bx: ?osteomalacia. CK (rhabdo)  
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Hyperphosphatemia etiology   CKD, AKI, hypoPTH, acromegaly. Increased intake, vit D, rhabdo, cell lysis, AGMA  
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Phosphate binders   Sevelamer, lanthanum, Aluminum hydroxide  
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Resp alkalosis (hypocapnia) etiology   Hyperventilation syndrome (?anxiety). GNR sepsis, cirrhosis, PE, CHF, ILD, PNA, pulmo edema, HAPE, CVA, anemia, PG (2/2 progesterone stim of resp ctr), acute ASA tox  
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Low anion gap seen in:   NAGMA, myeloma, hypoalbuminemia, lithium Rx  
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