NR283 Exam 2 Flashcards

Causes of Hypervolemia

decreased intake, burns, vomiting/diarrhea, blood loss

S&S of Hypervolemia

dehydration, dry mucous membranes, low urine output, dizziness, low BP, increased HR, weight loss

Causes of Hypervolemia

Increased intake, retention: heart, liver & renal failure

S&S of Hypervolemia

too much vascular volume, high diluted urine output, increased BP, bounding pulse, JVD, weight gain, edema

Potassium

Maintains cardiac rhythm, neuro/muscular impulses, acid/base balances

S&S of Hyper & Hypokalemia

cardiac dysrthymias, muscle weakness, GI upset, increased respiratory depression, confusion

Sodium

Fluid balance, sodium & potassium pump, neuro/muscular impulses

S&S of Hyponatremia

Thirst, cramps, low BP, hypovolemia

S&S of Hypernatremia

Seizures, coma, increased thirst, decreased urine output from cellular dehydration

GERD

Sphincter malfunction causes reflux of gastric

S&S of GERD

Heartburn, dysphagia, cough, laryngitis

Gastritis

inflammation of gastric mucosa

Causes of Gastritis

NSAIDs, H.pylori, autoimmune

S&S of Gastritis

pain within 30mins of eating, anorexia, upper GI bleed, vomiting

Peptic Ulcers

Break in mucosal layer of lower esophagus, stomach, duodenum

S&S of peptic ulcer

pain within 60mins, N/V, food intolerance