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SPC Cardiopulmonary Assessment Unit 6 Exam 3 (Electrolyte)

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Normal electrolyte value for sodium?   135-145 mEq/L  
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Normal electrolyte value for Potassium?   2.5-5.0 mEq/L  
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Normal electrolyte value for Chloride?   95-105 mEq/L  
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What is Hyponatremia?   Sodium <135 mEq/L  
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Causes and Signs of Hyponatremia?   Causes: Sweating, Burns, Diuretics Signs: Abdominal cramps, Muscle twitching  
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What is Hypernatremia?   Sodium >145 mEq/L  
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Causes and Signs of Hypernatremia?   Causes: Dehydration, Hyperaldosteronism Signs: Excessive thirst, Dry tongue  
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What is Hypokalemia?   Potassium <3.5 mEq/L  
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Causes and Signs of Hypokalemia?   Causes: Vomiting, Diarrhea, Diuretics Signs: U-wave, "Flat" T waves, depressed ST segment  
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What is Hyperkalemia?   Potassium >5.0 mEq/L  
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Causes and Signs of Hyperkalemia?   Causes: Tissue Cell breakdown, renal failure, Signs: Peaked/tall T-waves, Wide QRS  
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What is Hypochloremia?   Chloride <95 mEq/L  
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Causes and Signs of Hypochloremia?   Causes: Vomiting, Diuretics Signs: Metabolic Alkalosis  
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What is Hyperchloremia?   Chloride >105 mEq/L  
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Causes and Signs of Hyperchloremia?   Causes: Diarrhea, Nephritis Signs: Metabolic Acidosis, Hyperventilation  
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