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Fluid & Lytes

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Fluid regulators (water retention)   ADH, aldosterone, natriuretic peptides and renin  
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ADH   Released from pituitary, changes osmolality & promotes water retention  
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Aldosterone   Released from adrenals, promotes sodium & water retention, causes K+ loss  
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Natriuretic peptides   Decreases blood volume, causes sodium & water excretion  
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FVD (hypovolemia)   Loss of ECF exceeds intake, loss can be seen ex. Vomiting, diarrhea  
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5 Causes of FVD   Vomiting, diarrhea, GI Suctioning, sweating & decreased intake  
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5 Risk factors of FVD   GI disorders, third spacing (ascites), diabetes, coma, age  
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Major sign of FVD in ELDERLY   Change in mental status  
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10 FVD symptoms   Weight loss, oliguria, postural hypotension, tachycardia, weak pulse, cool skin, decresed temperature, thirst, nausea & muscle weakness  
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4 FVD labs   INCREASED Hct, BUN, hgb & positive serum electrolytes  
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IV treatment of FVD   Isotonic fluids ex. NS  
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9 FVD management   PUSH FLUIDS, Monitor I&O, daily wieghts, vitals, oral care, assess: URINARY OUTPUT, mental status, skin/tongue turgor & mucosa  
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What is urine output when FVD occurs?   Less than 30 ml per hour  
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Chronic stimulation of aldosterone result in?   FVE (hypervolemia)  
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5 FVE risk factors   CHF, renal failure, cirrhosis, excess hypertonic IV & excess sodium intake  
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10 FVE signs   EDEMA, distended neck veins, dyspnea, crackles, BOUNDING PULSE, tachycardia, INCREASED: BP, pulse pressure, CVP and weight  
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Pulse pressure   Systolic minus diastolic (40mmHg)  
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3 FVE labs   DECREASED sodium, BUN & Hct  
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Chest X-ray of FVE patient   Pulmonary congestion  
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13 Management of FVE   FLUID RESTRICTION, LOW SODIUM DIET, diuretics, hemodialysis, turning & positioning, semi fowlers, rest, compression device, monitor: IV, I&O, daily weights, lung sounds & edema  
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Sodium level   135-145  
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3 Functions of sodium   Nerve impulse transmission, skeletal muscle & heart contraction  
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Loss or gain of sodium =   Loss or gain of water  
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Hypernatremia   DEHYDRATION (FVD)  
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2 types of hypernatremia   Water deprivation & sodium gained  
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Water deprivation hypernatremia   Client unable to respond to thirst due to altered mental status or disability  
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Sodium gained hypernatremia is caused by   Excessive salt intake or hypertonic IV, hypertonic tube feeding or concentrated infant formula  
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4 Common victims of hypernatremia   Unconscious, elderly, infants & cognitively impaired clients  
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14 Symptoms of hypernatremia   Initial thirst, mild temp, flushed skin, depressed fontanel, dry mucus membranes, altered neurologic function, lethargy, restlessness, twitching, DARK URINE, SWOLLEN TONGUE, seizure, coma & death  
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5 Treatment hypernatremia   HYPOTONIC IV ex. 0.45% NaCl or D5W (for diabetics) given SLOWLY Orally give water, assess: I&O, mental status & vitals Give water with tube feedings  
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What disease can develop from hypernatremia?   Diabetes  
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Hypernatremia serum sodium level   Above 145  
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Hyponatremia   Sodium deficit, sodium less than 135, affects CNS  
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5 Causes of hyponatremia   Loss of sodium, gain of more water than sodium, CHF, liver/renal failure, excessive hypotonic IV  
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Dilutional hyponatremia   Gain of more water than sodium, ECF volume high but no edema pesent, HOLD FLUIDS  
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6 Ways sodium is lost resulting in hyponatremia   Through urine (diuretics or kidney disease), vomiting, diarrhea, GI suction, sweating, irrigation with water instead of NS  
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Ways water is gained causing dilutional hyponatremia   Renal failure, CHF, hypotonic IV, SIADH, tap water enemas or excessive intake of water during exercise  
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EARLY Symptoms of hyponatremia   SODIUM LESS THAN 125, muscle & abdominal cramps, weakness, fatigue GI: anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, LOW BP  
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LATE signs of hyponatremia   SODIUM LESS THAN 120, CEREBRAL EDEMA, headache, depression, personality changes, lethargy, muscle twitch, tremors, convulsions & coma  
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Lab results of hyponatremia   Serum osmolality down & urine specific gravity increased  
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Treatment of hyponatremia caused by loss of sodium   Assess: weight, I&O, CNS changes Isotonic IV ex. Ringers lactate, normal saline Increase sodium rich foods  
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Sodium rich foods   Processed & preserved foods, condiments  
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Treatment of dilutional hyponatremia   FLUID RESTRICTION, hypertonic IV ex. 3% NaCl for severe cases (USED IN ICU ONLY)  
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Chloride level   97-107  
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Chloride   Produced in stomach, major anion of ECF, found in interstitial fluid & lymph mostly, essential for acid base balance, primarily obtained from table salt  
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Hypochloremia   Chloride level below 97, accumulation of bicarbonate in ECF which in return causes pH to rise, associated with renal failure  
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Causes of Hypochloremia   GI loss by NG tube, fistula drainage, excess sweating, METABOLIC ALKALOSIS, steroids, diuretics, loss of chloride along with K+ or Na  
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Symptoms of hypochloremia   TETANY, irritability, weakness, muscle twitch, tremors, seizure & coma (same as sodium symptoms)  
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What does a chloride problem lead to?   An acid base problem  
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Hypochloremia management   I&O, vital signs, avoid free water, high chloride foods, monitor ABG & serum level  
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IV used to treat hypochloremia   Normal saline or 0.45% NS Also potassium chloride  
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Chloride rich foods   Table salt, canned vegetables, milk, egg, fish, bananas, cheese, processed meats, tomato juice & dates  
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Hyperchloremia   Chloride above 107, METABOLIC ACIDOSIS  
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Causes of Hyperchloremia   Head trauma, profuse perspiration, excess adrenocortical hormone, renal failure hypernatremia, dehydration & excessive admin of NS, 0.45% NS or lactated ringers  
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Symptoms of HYperchloremia   Weakness, lethargy, kussmaul respiration (deep & fast), high BP, METABOLIC ACIDOSIS  
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What happens if hyperchloremia is untreated?   Coma & decreased cardiac output  
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Treatment of HYPERCHLOREMIA   HYPOTONIC IV ex. 0.45%, NaCl & D5W Ringers lactate, diuretics, decrease chloride intake, I&O, educate client to avoid foods high in chloride  
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Potassium level   3.5 - 5  
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Potassium   Major ICF, 98% in cell & balance critical for generating action potential (sodium potassium pump), essential for NUEROMUSCULAR & CARDIAC function  
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Hypokalemia   Less than 3.5 K+, most hospital patients are at risk because of stress hormones or NPO  
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Types of Hypokalemia   Inadequate intake & loss of potassium  
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Inadequate potassium intake   Unable or unwilling to eat, NPO & alcoholism  
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Loss of potassium   Kidneys: because of drugs, steroids, insulin & DIABETES MELLITUS GI: vomiting, suction, diarrhea or ileostomy drainage ALKALOSIS: shift from ECF to ICF  
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Clients at risk of developing Hypokalemia   Debilitated elderly, alcoholic, anorexic & bulimic  
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Signs of Hypokalemia   Variable pulse, DYSRYTHMIA, pvc, DIMINISHED BOWEL SOUNDS, muscle weakness,leg cramps & paresthesias  
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What happens if there is too much acid in the blood?   H+ ions move into cell & K+ moves out resulting in acidosis & hyper kalmia  
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Hypokalemia prevention   Replace K+ losses through GI, assess NPO patients for replacement, diet teaching & K+ supplements with meds that predispose to Hypokalemia ex. Lasix, get client out of bed  
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Treatment of Hypokalemia   IV 10mEq KCl in 100ml D5W over 1 hour *3 (SLOWLY & ASSESS CITE) Oral KCl ( DO NOT TAKE ON EMPTY STOMACH) K+ rich foods  
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Potassium rich foods   Raisins, bananas, oranges, legumes, fruit juices & whole grains  
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Client at risk of hyperkalemia   Client with renal failure  
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Causes of hyperkalemia   IMPAIRED RENAL EXCRETION OF K+ Untreated: Renal failure & adrenal insufficiency Rapid admin of IV potassium TRANSFUSION OF AGED BLOOD Shift from ICF to ECF- burns, infection, trauma, ACIDOSIS  
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Sypmtoms of hyperkalemia   BRADYCARDIA, dysrythmia (may progress to heart attack), skeletal muscle irritability (progresses to paralysis), GI DISTURBANCES (colic, diarrhea, cramping)  
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Treatment of hyperkalemia   ECG, STOP ALL K+ supplements, give calcium gluconate, IV GLUCOSE & INSULIN, KAYEXALATE (if renal impairment), diuretics, dialysis, monitor ABG  
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Where is magnesium found?   In bone & soft tissues  
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How is magnesium eliminated?   By the kidneys  
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Magnesium regulates   Nueromuscular function  
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Normal magnesium level   1.3 to 2.3  
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Magnesium rich foods   Greens, legumes, whole grains, nuts, egg yolk, soy, peanut butter & chocolate  
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Effects of magnesium on nueromuscular junction   SEDATIVE  
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Substances in body affected by magnesium   Potassium, calcium & albumin  
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Effects of magnesium on cardiac   Vasodilation (decreased peripheral resistance)  
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What particular condition is magnesium used for?   Treatment of preeclampsia  
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Effects of magnesium on GI   DIARRHEA  
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Causes of Hypomagnesium   Loss of GI fluids (diarrhea, fistula), impaired nutrition, alcoholism, TPN, decreased K & Ca, chronic laxative use  
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Symptoms of hypomagnesium   Difficulty swallowing (check gag reflex), change in mood, depression, seizures, hyperactive reflexes (twitching), dysrythmia & sudden death  
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Treatment of hypomagnesemia   Mg rich diet, Mg containing antacid (DO NOT GIVE IF DIARRHEA PRESENT), IV Mg sulfate (slowly- can cause heart attack if too fast), assess for rebound hypermagnesium, loss of patella reflex  
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Hypomagnesemia serum Mg level   Below 1.3  
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Causes of Hypomagnesemia   Loss of GI fluids ex. Fistulas & vomiting; ALCOHOLISM; impaired nutrition; TPN; chronic laxative use; decreased K+& Ca  
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Symptoms of Hypomagnesemia   DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING, changes in mood ex. Depression, TREMORS/ SEIZURES, sudden death, dysrythmia & TWITCHING (hyperactive reflex)  
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Treatment of Hypomagnesemia   High Mg diet, Mg containing antacids, IV Mg sulfate SLOWLY on pump, Assess for hypermagnesemia ( loss of patella reflex)  
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What happens if Mg is infused too quickly   Cardiac arrest  
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What 2 electrolyte imbalances are associated with Hypomagnesemia?   Hypocalcemia & Hypokalemia  
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What is a major side effect of Mg?   Diarrhea  
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Hypermagnesemia serum Mg level   Above 2.3  
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Causes of hypermagnesemia   Renal failure & diabetic ketoacidosis  
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Symptoms of hypermagnesemia   Facial flush, weak reflexes, weakness, low BP, bradycardia(slow)  
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Treatment of hypermagnesemia   Dialysis, hold Mg meds for pt with renal failure, Ca gluconate to reverse heart & nerve effects, LASIX  
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Normal Calcium level   8.6 to 10.2  
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Where is calcium found?   In bones & teeth  
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How is calcium absorbed?   In the presence of normal GASTRIC ACIDITY & VITAMIN D  
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How is calcium regulated?   By PTH, calcitrol & calcitonin  
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3 Functions of calcium   Nueromuscular, CARDIAC, BLOOD CLOTTING  
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Hypocalcemia calcium serum level   Below 8.5  
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10 Causes of Hypocalcemia   High phosphate intake, hypoparathyroidism, VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY, lactose intolerance, ALKALOSIS, massive transfusion, chronic diarrhea, pancreatitis, shock, massive hemorrhage  
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7 symptoms of hypocalcemia   Laryngeal spasm, tetany, convulsions, numbness & tingling around mouth, CHVOSTEK & TROUSSEAU SIGNS, impaired clotting, osteoporosis  
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Who commonly has hypocalcemia?   Client with renal failure because of high phosphate  
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If given a choice between Calcium & phosphate, which will the body choose?   Phosphate  
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What 2 substances should never be used with Ca+ because of risk precipitation?   Bicarbonate & phosphate  
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6 treatment of hypocalcemia   High calcium diet, Ca supplements with vitamin D, IV Ca if severe, treat alkalosis, avoid alcohol & caffeine, weight bearing activities  
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What solution is used to dilute Ca?   D5W  
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Major side effect of Ca on GI system   Calcium causes CONSTIPATION  
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What question should a patient be asked before given a Mg or Ca supplement?   What is your normal bowel status?  
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Parathyroid problem =   Calcium problem eg. Neck surgery  
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Hypercalcemia   Serum Ca above 10.2 High mortality  
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6 Causes of hypercalcemia   Hyperparathyroidism, malignancies (cancer), decreased phosphate, renal impairment, prolonged bed rest & fractures  
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8 symptoms of hypercalcemia   HEART BLOCK, muscle weakness, depression, anorexia, n/v, fracture, kidney stones, cardiac arrest  
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4 treatments of hypercalcemia   Increase fluid volume (NS), diuretics, calcitonin & treat cancer  
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Phosphorus serum level   2.5 to 4.5  
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4 functions of phosphorus   Formation of bones/ teeth, neuromuscular activity, releases oxygen from RBC, acid base balance  
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Hypophosphatemia serum level   Below 2.5  
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9 causes of hypophosphatemia   MALNUTRITION, alcoholism, pancreatitis, hyperparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, TPN, aluminum antacids, diuretics & alkalosis  
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5 manifestation of hypophosphatemia   Muscle weakness/ tremors leading to resp dysfunction, SLOW WEAK PULSE, tissue hypoxia/ confusion, PLATELET DYSFUNCTION & BLEEDING  
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4 treatment of hypophosphatemia   High phosphate diet, neutrophos po, IV potassium phosphate, stop drugs that promote phosphorus loss eg. Antacids & Ca supplements  
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2 causes of hypophosphatemia   Renal insufficiency & hypoparathyroidism  
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3 manifestation of hyperphosphatemia   Signs & symptoms hypocalcemia (tetany/chvostek & troussea), bone & joint pain, tachycardia  
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3 Treatment of hyperphophatemia   Avoid high phosphorus foods, diuretics & IV fluidsz  
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