Notes in 30 Fluids, Electrolytes, & Acid-Base

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Published 12/13/2023 What acid-base disorder may be caused by loop and thiazide diuretics? {{c1::Metabolic alkalosis}}
Published 12/13/2023 The {{c2::right lymphatic}} duct drains into the RIJ/RSC vein junction
Published 12/13/2023 The {{c2::left thoracic duct::lymph duct}} drains into the LIJ/LSC vein junction
Published 12/13/2023 The major cation in the extracellular fluid is {{c1::sodium}}. 
Published 12/13/2023 Use of sodium bicarbonate for the correction of metabolic acidosis may cause a paradoxical {{c1::intracellular acidosis}}. 
Published 12/13/2023 Use of {{c1::bowel prep}} before colon surgery can cause patients to be volume {{c2::depleted}}. 
Published 12/13/2023 The extracellular fluid compartment accounts for {{c1::⅓}} of total body water. 
Published 12/13/2023 The intracellular fluid compartment accounts for {{c1::⅔}} of total body water. 
Published 12/13/2023 Increased H+ → {{c1::increased}} cerebral blood flow (CBF)
Published 12/13/2023 Hypo{{c1::magnesemia}} and hypo{{c2::kalemia}} predispose a patient to the development of arrhythmias. 
Published 12/13/2023 Gastric suctioning (e.g. NG tubes) {{c1::increases}} the risk of post-operative nausea/vomiting (PONV). 
Published 12/13/2023 A normal heart operates on the {{c1::ascending}} portion of the Frank-Starling curve. 
Published 12/13/2023 Fluid accumulation in a potential space is called an {{c1::effusion}}. 
Published 12/13/2023 Albumin has {{c1::anti}}-inflammatory properties. 
Published 12/13/2023 Hypoaldosteronism causes {{c1::hypo}}natremia. 
Published 12/13/2023 Water intoxication causes {{c1::eu}}volemic {{c2::hypo}}natremia. 
Published 12/13/2023 Salt wasting disease causes {{c1::hypo}}volemic {{c2::hypo}}natremia.
Published 12/13/2023 Seizures, coma, cerebral edema, and respiratory arrest are signs of hyponatremia seen when the serum sodium is < {{c1::115}} mEq/L. 
Published 12/13/2023 At what serum sodium levels (hyponatremia) is nauea/vomiting and malaise generally seen?{{c1::125 mEq/L}}
Published 12/13/2023 At what serum sodium levels (hyponatremia) is headache, lethargy, and altered LOC generally seen?{{c1::120 mEq/L}}
Published 12/13/2023 Osmotic diuresis (e.g. mannitol) causes {{c1::hypo}}volemic {{c2::hyper}}natremia. 
Published 12/13/2023 Hypernatremia can cause seizures, coma, and death at a serum osmolality of > {{c1::430}}. 
Published 12/13/2023 Zollinger-Ellison syndrome causes {{c1::hypo}}kalemia. 
Published 12/13/2023 A jejunoileal bypass surgery causes {{c1::hypo}}kalemia. 
Published 12/13/2023 Kayexalate causes {{c1::hypo}}kalemia. 
Published 12/13/2023 {{c2::Licorice::herbal medication}} can cause {{c1::hypo}}kalemia. 
Published 12/13/2023 How does thyrotoxicosis affect serum Ca2+ levels?{{c1::Increased (hypercalcemia)}}
Published 12/13/2023 How does renal failure affect magnesium levels?{{c1::Increased (Hypermagnesemia)}}
Published 12/13/2023 The treatment for hypermagnesemia is {{c1::calcium (chloride or gluconate)}}. 
Published 12/13/2023 {{c1::Hypo}}magnesemia can cause seizures. 
Published 12/13/2023 Full compensation of an acid-base disturbance is characterized by a {{c1::normal}} pH. 
Published 12/13/2023 Partial compensation of an acid-base disturbance is characterized by a {{c1::abnormal}} pH. 
Published 12/13/2023 How does acidosis affect the sympathetic nervous system tone?{{c1::Increased}}
Published 12/13/2023 How does acidosis affect the intracranial pressure (ICP)?{{c1::Increased}}
Published 12/13/2023 Alkalosis is a coronary vaso{{c1::constrictor}}. 
Published 12/13/2023 A normal PaCO2 is {{c1::35}}-{{c1::45}} mmHg. 
Published 12/13/2023 What effect does thyroid storm have on CO2 production?{{c1::Increased}}
Published 12/13/2023 What effect do burns have on CO2 production?{{c1::Increased}}
Published 12/13/2023 What effect does sepsis have on CO2 production?{{c1::Increased}}
Published 12/13/2023 What effect does overfeeding have on CO2 production?{{c1::Increased}}
Published 12/13/2023 What acid-base disturbance is expected in patients with pain?{{c1::Respiratory alkalosis}}
Published 12/13/2023 How does respiratory alkalosis affect contractility?{{c1::Decreased}}
Published 12/13/2023 Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) is used in the treatment of {{c1::non-gap}} metabolic acidosis. 
Published 12/13/2023 What acid-base disorder does Cushing's syndrome present with?{{c1::Metabolic alkalosis}}
Published 12/13/2023 {{c1::Hyper}}volemia disrupts the glycocalyx. 
Published 12/13/2023 According to ERAS, patients {{c1::should not::should/should not}} be premedicated prior to surgery. 
Published 12/13/2023 Postoperative ERAS interventions include {{c1::early}} ambulation. 
Published 12/13/2023 Postoperative ERAS interventions include starting {{c1::oral}} nutrition early.
Published 12/13/2023 Diarrhea is associated with metabolic {{c1::acidosis}}. 
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