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PHPT 726 - Endocrine Therapeutics
Fluid and Electrolytes
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Health Care
Professional
10/26/2009

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Total body water = ?
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60% x body weight
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The largest compartment of body fluids is the:
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Intracellular fluid
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The largest compartment of the Extracellular fluid (ECF) is:
Definition
Interstitial fluid
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These electrolytes are found primarily in the extracellular fluid (ECF):
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Na and Cl
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These electrolytes are more commonly found in the intracellular fluid (ICF):
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K and Phos
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Osmolality, as defined by Dr. Ronald, is the:
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Number of particles/effective osmoles
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Normal serum osmolality is:
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275-290 mOsm/kg H2O
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Tonicity is defined as the:
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Concentration of effective osmoles in the ECF
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Effect of tonicity on water movement: Addition of an ISOTONIC fluid to the ECF causes:
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No change in cellular volume
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Effect of tonicity on water movement: Addition of hypertonic fluid to the ECF causes:
Definition
Decrease in cellular volume
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Effect of tonicity on water movement: Addition of a HYPOtonic fluid to the ECF results in:
Definition
Increased cellular volume
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S/Sx of HYPOvolemia include:
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Decreased urine output, hypotension, tachycardia, BUN:SCr > 20:1, FeNa <1%
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S/Sx of HYPERvolemia include:
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Edema, SOB, weight gain, (+)JVD, rales/crackles on pulm exam
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0.9% NaCl contains how many mEq/L each of Na and Cl?
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154 mEq/L
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Lactated Ringer's solution contains these electrolytes:
Definition
K and Ca
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HYPOtonic solutions are good for these purposes:
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Maintenance fluids, IV medication admixtures
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HYPERtonic solutions should NOT be used for this purpose:
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Fluid resuscitation
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Colloids expand the IVC ________ than an equal amount of isotonic crystalloids.
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3 times
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5% Albumin is used for:
Definition
Volume resuscitation
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25% Albumin is used for:
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Shifting fluid from intracellular and interstitial compartments into the intravascular space. Should NOT be used for volume resuscitation
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