RENAL FABS

MEDSURGE

135-145 mEq/L

Normal Value: Sodium Level

HYPERTONIC

IV solution to give in hyponatremia

HYPERTONIC SOLUTIONS

IV solution to give in hyponatremia

3.5-5.5 mEq/L

Normal Value: Potassium

High aldosterone

____ cause increased potassium excretion by the kidney

• Flat T wave

• Prominent U wave

• ST segment depression

• Prolonged PR interval

ECG changes in Hypokalemia

• Tall T wave

• Prolonged PR and WRS

• Absence of P waves

• ST segment depression

ECG changes in Hyperkalmia

DIGOXIN

Hypokalemia increases the risk for _____ toxicity

SODIUM

major electrolyte responsible for acid-base fluid balance, active transport, and irritability and conduction of nerve muscles.

POTASSIUM

involves in metabolism, transition of nerve imupulses, function of muscles.

CALCIUM

electrolyte needed for proper functioning of the cardiovascular, neuromuscular, and endocrine system

HYPOACTIVE

DTR in Hypercalcemia is ___?

HYPERACTIVE

DTR in Hypocalcemia is____?

VITAMIN D

It helps absorbs calcium in the GI tract

HYPERMAGNESEMIA

What electrolyte imbalance is LOW in EVERYTHING!

HYPOPHOSPHATEMIA

Electrolyte imbalancce due to alcohol withdrawal, DKA, and respiratory alkalosis

• at risk for infection d/t platelet dysfunction

TOFU

source of phosphorus for vegetarian people

URETER

tube that transfers urine from kidneys to bladder

90-120

Normal: GFR

<60

GFR: moderate damage

<15

GFR: Kidney Failure

• alcohol Witjdrawal

• DKA

• TPN

Hypophosphatemia is common in___?