Notes in 30 Fluids, Electrolytes, & Acid-Base

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Published	12/13/2023	{{c2::Diffusion}} is the {{c1::passive::active/passive}} movement from higher concentrations to lower concentrations.
Published	12/13/2023	An elevated anion gap indicates a metabolic acidosis due to {{c1::unmeasured acids}}
Published	12/13/2023	In a {{c2::normal}} anion gap acidosis, the kidneys {{c3::increase}} secretion of {{c1::bicarb}}.
Published	12/13/2023	Liver disease in alcoholics can lead to these electrolyte derangements:{{c1::hypophosphatemia}} and {{c1::hypomagnesemia}}
Published	12/13/2023	{{c2::Hematocrit}} measures the percentage of blood volume that is made up by {{c1::RBCs}}
Published	12/13/2023	Chronic renal failure causes {{c1::hypo}}calcemia
Published	12/13/2023	Vitamin D deficiency causes {{c1::hypocalcemia::electrolyte derangement}}
Published	12/13/2023	Cancer causes {{c1::hyper}}calcemia
Published	12/13/2023	Trousseau's and Chvostek's sign are seen in {{c1::hypocalcemia}}
Published	12/13/2023	Treatment for hypocalcemia includes administration of calcium and {{c1::vitamin D}}
Published	12/13/2023	Excessive diuretic use can cause {{c1::hypo}}natremia
Published	12/13/2023	Is diabetes insipidus associated with hyper- or hypo-natremia?{{c1::Hypernatremia}}
Published	12/13/2023	{{c2::Osmolality}} is the number of osmoles per {{c1::kg}} of water or solution.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c2::Osmolarity}} is the number of osmoles per {{c1::liter}} of water or solution.
Published	12/13/2023	What is responsible for a net negative pressure in the interstitial space?{{c1::Lymphatic system}}
Published	12/13/2023	Albumin 5% is a {{c1::iso}}tonic solution.
Published	12/13/2023	D5 NaCl 0.45% is a {{c1::hyper}}tonic solution.
Published	12/13/2023	Dextran is a {{c1::hyper}}tonic solution.
Published	12/13/2023	The most hypertonic solution available for infusion is {{c1::3% NaCl}}.
Published	12/13/2023	The most hypotonic solution available for infusion is {{c1::0.45% NaCl}}.
Published	12/13/2023	Which solution is more hypertonic - NaCl 0.9% or LR?{{c1::NaCl 0.9%}}
Published	12/13/2023	NaCl 0.9% has a tonicity of {{c1::308 mOsm}}.
Published	12/13/2023	LR has a tonicity of {{c1::273 mOsm}}.
Published	12/13/2023	Dextran {{c1::decreases::increases/decreases}} blood viscosity.
Published	12/13/2023	What synthetic collolid does not cause coagulopathies?{{c1::Voluven}}
Published	12/13/2023	What synthetic colloid is associated with the highest risk of anaphylaxis?{{c1::Dextran}}
Published	12/13/2023	What type of fluid is associated with a higher risk for peripheral edema?{{c1::Crystalloids}}
Published	12/13/2023	What cutaneous signs are seen with hypermagnesemia?{{c1::Flushing}}
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Acidosis::acidosis/alkalosis}} increases the pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR).
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Alkalosis::acidosis/alkalosis}} decreases the pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR).
Published	12/13/2023	Goal directed fluid therapy uses fluid challenges (~{{c1::250}} mL) to assess for preload-responsiveness.
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