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Pathophysiology exam 1
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Undergraduate 1
01/31/2011

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Term
Forces favoring filtration
Definition
Forces favoring filtration
Term
Forces favoring reabsorption
Definition
Plasma oncotic pressure (water-pulling)
Interstitial hydrostatic pressure
Term
Syndrome of inappropriate ADH (SIADH)
Definition
ADH secretion in the absence of hypovolemia or hyperosmolality
Hyponatremia with hypervolemia
Manifestations: cerebral edema, muscle twitching, headache, and weight gain
Term
Hypernatremia
Definition
Intracellular dehydration, convulsions, pulmonary edema, hypertension, tachycardia, etc.
Term
Hyponatremia
Definition
Lethargy, confusion, decreased reflexes, seizures, and coma
Term
Hypochloremia
Definition
Usually the result of hyponatremia or elevated bicarbonate concentration
Develops as a result of vomiting and the loss of HCl
Occurs in cystic fibrosis
Term
Hyperchloremia
Definition
Occurs with hypernatremia or a bicarbonate deficit
Usually secondary to pathophysiologic processes
Managed by treating underlying disorders
Term
Potassium
Definition
Major intracellular cation
Concentration maintained by Na+/K+ pump
Regulates intracellular electrical neutrality in relation to Na+ and H+
Essential for transmission and conduction of nerve impulses, normal cardiac rhythms, and skeletal and smooth muscle contraction
Changes in pH affect K+ balance
Hydrogen ions accumulate in the ICF during states of acidosis. K+ shifts out to maintain a balance of cations across the membrane.
Aldosterone, insulin, and catecholamines influence serum potassium levels
Term
hypokalemia
Definition
Membrane hyperpolarization causes a decrease in neuromuscular excitability, skeletal muscle weakness, smooth muscle atony, and cardiac dysrhythmias
Term
hyperkalemia
Definition
Mild attacks
Increased neuromuscular irritability
Tingling of lips and fingers, restlessness, intestinal cramping, and diarrhea
Severe attacks
The cell is not able to establish normal resting state, resulting in muscle weakness, loss or muscle tone, and flaccid paralysis
Term
Hypocalcemia
Definition
Decreases the block of Na+ into the cell
Increased neuromuscular excitability (partial depolarization)
Muscle cramps
Term
Hypercalcemia
Definition
Increases the block of Na+ into the cell
Decreased neuromuscular excitability
Muscle weakness
Cardiac arrest
Kidney stones
Constipation
Term
Hypophosphatemia
Definition
Osteomalacia (soft bones)
Muscle weakness
Bleeding disorders (platelet impairment)
Anemia
Leukocyte alterations
Antacids bind phosphate
Term
Hyperphosphatemia
Definition
See hypocalcemia
High phosphate levels are related to the low calcium levels
Term
Respiratory acidosis
Definition
elevation of pCO2 as a result of ventilation depression
Term
Respiratory alkalosis
Definition
depression of pCO2 as a result of alveolar hyperventilation
Term
Metabolic acidosis
Definition
depression of HCO3– or an increase in noncarbonic acids
Term
Metabolic alkalosis
Definition
elevation of HCO3– usually caused by an excessive loss of metabolic acids
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