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N170 Electrolytes Study Aid

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Chloride   95-105 mEq/L  
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Calcium (total)   8.5-10.5 mg/dL  
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Magnesium   1.5-2.5 mg/dl  
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Glucose   FBS = 80-100 normal  
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Potassium   3.5 – 5.0 mEq/L  
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Sodium   135-145 mEq/L  
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Signs and Symptoms of Hypokalemia   Leg cramps, anorexia, n/v, decreased deep tendon reflexes  
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Signs and Symptoms of Hyperkalemia   Diarrhea, cardiac dysrthymias, irregular pulse,  
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Signs and Symptoms of Hypomagnesemia   Positive Chvostek and Trousseau’s signs, increased reflexes and tremors, dyssrhythmias, tachycardia  
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Signs and Symptoms of Hypermagnesemia   n/v, hypotension, bradycardia, respiratory depression, muscle weakness & paralysis  
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Signs and Symptoms of Hyponatremia   Lethargy, confusion, abdominal cramps, anorexia  
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Causes of Hyponatremia   Causes = (loss of sodium)GI loss, Hypotonic TF, excess IV D5W  
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Causes of Hypernatremia   Causes: (loss of water) diarrhea, IV saline, inadequate H20) with TF  
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Signs and Symptoms of Hypernatremia   Thirst, dry mucus membranes, weaknessSevere = disorientation and decreased level of consciousness  
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Signs and Symptoms of Hypercalcemia   Nausea and vomitingLoss of appetiteExcessive thirstConstipationAbdominal painMuscle weaknessMuscle and joint achesConfusionLethargy and fatigue  
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Signs and Symptoms of Hypocalcemia   SeizuresPositive Chvostek's sign & Trousseau's sign tremors  
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