WorksheetsTherapeutics Exam 1 - Fluid & Electrolytes
Total questions: 128
Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins
The proximal tubule reabsorbs how much of the glomerular filtrate
1/3
2/3
1/4
3/4
What does the loop of henle transport?
solutes
water
free fluid
electrolytes
What does the distal nephron regulate?
water balance
solute levels
sodium levels
electrolyte levels
Changes in osmolality in plasma is detected by
baroreceptors
oligoreceptors
osmoreceptors
prostaglandin receptors
What hormone enhances water reabsorption in the kidney
ADH
aldosterone
renin
ADH is released when plasma osmolality rises by
5%
+1%
10%
15%
ADH can be released with normal osmolality if arterial blood volume is decreasing by
1-5%
6-10%
11-15%
15-20%
Which ADH receptor induces vasoconstriction and prostaglandin release
V1b
V1a
V2
Which ADH receptor mediates effects of ADH on pituitary and facilitates release of ACTH
V1a
V1b
V2
What ADH receptor induces antidiuretic response, modulates release of factor VIII and von Willebrand factors
V1a
V1b
V2
Aldosterone
comes from adrenal gland
release stimulate by low body Na
causes vasoconstriction
increased water reabsorption, Na reabsorption, and K secretion
ICF accounts for _ TBW
1/3
2/3
1/2
3/4
ECF accounts for _ TBW
1/3
2/3
1/2
3/4
Of the ECF, what % is interstitial or intravascular fluid
80% inter
20% intra
70% inter
30% intra
60% inter
40% intra
50% inter
50% intra
What aspects regulate body water
thirst
ADH
electrolytes
Na
Normal intake of water comes from
liquid: 1100ml
food: 1000ml
oxidant: 300ml
total daily intake: 2400ml/day
Lack of water in the body across all compartments
hypovolemia
dehydration
deprivation
hypotension
Lack of fluid in the intravascular space
hypovolemia
dehydration
deprivation
hypotension
clinical features of water excess
muscle relaxation
weight gain
edema
blurred vision
Lab findings with excess water
H/H, BUN - normal to low
Urine - Na reduced, specific gravity <1.01
Na - can be low
Mg - high levels
causes of excess water include
CHF
compulsive intake
SIADH
renal impairment
Treatment of excess water includes
replace 1/2 TBW on day 1
fluid restrictions
increase fluid intake
hypotonic fluids
Colloids
contain protein or starch molecules
used to decrease capillary oncotic pressure so that intravascular volume is decreased
plasma expanders - do not have oxygen carrying capacity
blood products
True or False: plasma expanders can be used to replace vascular volume without the need for typing and crossmatching
True
False
what is given to replace blood volume because they increase volume and oxygen carrying capacity
proteins
blood products
plasma expanders
colloids
What is used to maintain plasma oncotic pressure
proteins
blood products
plasma expanders
colloids
Crystalloids
contain proteins
used to replace fluids and electrolytes
treats acid base disorders
provide small numbers of calories
Normal Saline
slightly hypertonic but considered isotonic
remains in interstitial space
no free water
will not rehydrate
Dextrose 5% in water
slightly hypertonic but considered isotonic
free water
no electrolytes
contains proteins
Each mEq is approximately = to a millimole because univalent electrolytes (when ionized) carry one charge per particle
univalent
divalent
Because each particle contains 2 charges when ionized the mEq per L or the number of electrical charges per L when divided by the charge per ion will give the approximate number of particles or milliosmoles per L
univalent
divalent
2(Na)+glucose/18 + BUN/2.8
urine electrolytes
serum osmolality
sodium homeostasis
What increases osmolality
increase Na, glucose, BUN
diabetes insipidus
overhydration
toxic substances
What decreases osmolality
dehydration
SIADH
low Na
high Na
What is a major determinant of ECF osmolality
K homeostasis
Na homeostasis
Ca homeostasis
Mg homeostasis
Na homeostasis in the kidney
promote water reabsorption
promote Na excretion
tubular reabsorption
increase ECF pressure
Aldosterone in regards to Na homeostasis
tubular reabsorption
promote water reabsorption
promote Na reabsorption
promote Na excretion
normal serum osmolality
isotonic hyponatremia
hypertonic hyponatremia
hypotonic hyponatremia
elevated serum osmolality
isotonic hyponatremia
hypertonic hyponaremia
hypotonic hyponatremia
What does the natriuretic hormone in regards to Na homeostasis
tubular reabsorption
promote Na reabsorption
promote water reabsorption
promote Na excretion
low serum osmolality
isotonic hyponatremia
hypertonic hyponatremia
hypotonic hyponatremia
In hyperglycemia, Na 1.7 mEq/L for every 100 mg/dL in glucose
decrease, increase
increase, decrease
increase, increase
decrease, decrease
What is typically >450 mOsm/kg
total body serum
urine Na
urine osmolality
ECF
deficit of ECF volume and Na with a greater deficit in Na than water
hypotonic hypovolemic hyponatremia
hypotonic euvolemic hyponatremia
hypotonic hypervolemic hyponatremia
What causes hypotonic hypovolemic hyponatremia
dehydration
3rd spacing
diuretics
adrenal insufficiency
normal total body Na and small increased ECF volume
hypotonic hypovolemic hyponatremia
hypotonic euvolemic hyponatremia
hypotonic hypervolemic hyponatremia
Causes of hypotonic euvolemic hyponatremia
SIADH
hyperthyroidism
water intoxication
cortisol deficiency
elevated total body Na and expanded ECF, water gain greater then Na
hypotonic hypovolemic hyponatremia
hypotonic euvolemic hyponatremia
hypotonic hypervolemic hyponatremia
Causes of hypotonic hypervolemic hyponatremia
CHF
cirrhosis
SIADH
renal nephrotic syndromes
sx due to hypovolemia
hypovolemic
isovolemic
hypervolemic
sx of hypotonicity due to cellular swelling with CNS; sx of cerebral edema and increased ICP
hypovolemic
isovolemic
hypervolemic
Treatment of hypovolemic hyponatremia
normal saline over 6-12 hours to replace ECF
Max rate of correction: 12mEq/L of Na in 24 hrs and 18mEq/L in 48 hrs
Immediately infuse hypertonic saline
Decrease ECF volume over a slow period of time
Treatment of euvolemic hyponatremia
water restriction
Tolvaptan
Conivaptan
Loop diuretics
Treatment of hypervolemic hyponatremia
restriction of water and salt
Conivaptan/Tolvapatan
loop diuretics
hypertonic NaCl
Hyponatremia has a serum Na of _ mEq/L
<120
<150
<135
<140
Hypernatremia has a serum Na of _ mEq/L
>120
>150
>135
>140
associated with hypertonicity and results from a state of relative water deficit
Hyponatremia
Hypernatremia
both a loss of Na and water, with water in deficit being greater
hypovolemic hypernatremia
isovolemic hypernatremia
hypervolemic hypernatemia
Causes of hypovolemic hypernatremia
renal losses are replaced with fluids containing more Na than amount loss
diuretics
laxative induced diarrhea
DI
isolated pure water loss, total body Na is normal
hypovolemic hypernatremia
isovolemic hypernatremia
hypervolemic hypernatremia
Causes of isovolemic hypernatremia
Cushings
cellular dehydration
DI
Iatrogenic
increases in total body Na and water, with a greater increase in Na
Hypovolemic hypernatremia
Isovolemic hypernatremia
Hypervolemic Hypernatremia
Causes of hypervolemic hypernatremia
Na bicarb during codes
hypertonic feedings in infants
cushings
hypotonic saline used in abortions
hypernatremia s/s
hypotonicity
cellular rehydration
idiogenic osmoles
CNS changes
what is the mEq/L with severe sx for hypernatremia
120
140
160
180
Tx of hypovolemic hypernatremia
restore intravascular volume
replace water deficit
correct serum Na
post obstructive diuresis
Tx of hyperglycemia hypovolemic hypernatremia
correct hyperglycemia
correct serum Na before estimating water deficit
replace water deficit
induce hypoglycemia
Tx for hypervolemic hypernatremia
replace water deficit
eliminate Na excess
furosemide
cause hyperglycemia
Tx for isovolemic hypernatremia
replace water deficit
tx underlying condition
pharm tx for DI
hypertonic saline
What does Cl follow
K
Mg
Na
Ca
associated with metabolic alkalosis, hyponatremia, diuretics
hypochloremia
hyperchloremia
hypokalemia
hyperkalemia
Tx of hypochloremia
correct underlying problems
NaCl tablets
saline solution
change IV fluids
associated with metabolic acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, hypernatremia, Cl loading
hypochloremia
hyperchloremia
hypokalemia
hyperkalemia
Tx for hyperchloremia
correct acidosis
change IV fluids
correct underlying condition
correct alkalosis
What is the primary extracellular anion
Cl
K
Mg
Ca
What is the primary intracellular cation
Cl
K
Mg
Ca
Where is K mainly found
inside the cell
outside the cell
What are the major functions of K
decrease BP
cell metabolism
resting membrane potential
increase Na
Which organ regulates total body potassium
liver
spleen
kidney
stomach
How does serum pH affect K redistribution
increases metabolic acidosis
increases metabolic alkalosis
decreases metabolic alkalosis
maintains respiratory acids
How does the adrenergic system influence K redistribution
decrease B2 agonists
decrease B2 blockade
increase a1 agonists
increase a1 blockade
How does insulin influence K redistribution
increase excess
decrease excess
increase deficit
decrease deficit
Causes of hypokalemia
low intake
plasma volume contraction leading to secondary increase in aldosterone
GI - direct loss from vomiting
drugs
Hypokalemia s/s
arrhythmias
increased digitalis toxicity
muscle weakness and cramps
excess water intake
Tx of hypokalemia
salt forms of K
oral replacements
IV replacements
K-sparing diuretics
Which K sparing diuretics tx hypokalemia
eplerenone
spironolactone
triamterene
Amiloride
causes of hyperkalemia
redistribution
renal failure
excess intake
drugs
What is associated with cardiac >6 mEq/L
peaked T waves
short QT
increased rate of repolarization
decreased rate of depolarization
What is associated with >7-8 mEq/L
loss of P wave
delayed depolarization
slowed cardiac conduction
widening of QRS
What is associated with >9-10 mEq/L
arrhythmias
V fib
asystole
death
Tx of symptomatic, moderate to severe hyperkalemia
antagonism of membrane action
decrease extracellular K by shifting into cell
remove K from body
correct underlying problem
onset of calcium gluconate
used for antagonism of membrane
onset of 1-2 min
duration 30-60 min
used for removal of K from body
insulin/dextrose use in hyperkalemia
onset 15-30 min
peak 60 min
duration 2-6 h
used to hide K
Albuterol nebs in tx of hyperkalemia
onset 30 min
duration 1-2 h
used to hide K
used as antagonism of membrane
what is used in cases of metabolic acidosis
albuterol
insulin
dextrose
sodium bicarb
sodium polystyrene sulfonate in the tx of hyperkalemia
onset 1-2 h
lowers over 4-6 h
used to remove K from body
separate from other meds by 3 h
Tx of asymptomatic, mild to moderate hyperkalemia
patiromer
Na zirconium cyclocilicate
loop diuretic
removal of cause
which drug is a cation exchange polymer with a delayed onset of 7 h
sodium polystyrene sulfonate
patiromer
sodium zirconium cyclosilicate
loop diuretics
What drug is an inorganic cation exchange crystalline compound with a delayed onset of 1 hour
patiromer
sodium polystyrene sulfonate
sodium zirconium cyclosilicate
loop diuretics
what drugs are adjusted in 1 week intervals
patiromer
sodium zirconium cyclosilicate
loop diuretics
sodium polystyrene sulfonate
which increases Ca binding
metabolic acidosis
metabolic alkalosis
Which decreases Ca
metabolic acidosis
metabolic alkalosis
Causes of hypercalcemia
malignancy
hyperparathyroidism
drugs
DI
Hypercalcemia s/s
crisis = >15mg/dl
anorexia
N/V
constipation
complications of hypercalcemia
deposition in BV and organs
insulin deficiency
nephrolithiasis
nephrocalcinosis
Tx of hypercalcemia
normal saline
loop diuretics
calcitonin
bisphosphonates
denosumab
What are the first line bisphosphonates
pamidronate
zoledronic acid
etidronate
ibandronate
which tx is best for patients resistance to bisphosphonates
calcitonin
corticosteroids
denosumab
cinacalet
Which drug is used in patients with thyroid cancer
corticosteroids
bisphosphonates
calcitonin
cinacalet
Causes of hypocalcemia
hypoparathyroidism
Vitamin C deficiency
hypoalbuminemia
drugs
Hypocalcemia s/s
fatigue
muscle spasms
prolonged QT
latent tetany
Tx for symptomatic hypocalcemia
IV bolus no faster than 60mg/min
infusion of elemental Ca
Vit C
Oral Ca
Tx for asymptomatic hypocalcemia
oral calcium
vit D
IV bolus
Infusion of elemental Ca
Where is Mg mainly found
inside the cell
outside the cell
Causes of hypermagnesemia
decreased renal excretion from kidney disease
tx of toxemia in pregnancy
ureteral irrigants
cathartics
Tx of hypermegnesemia
calcium IV
hemodialysis
supportive treatment
promote renal excretion by loop diuretics
Causes of hypomagnesemia
reduced absorption in GI
reduced intake - alcoholism
increased loss in GI
decreased renal excretion
Hypocalcemia s/s
Neuromusclar - muscle twitching
Psychiatric - apathy
decrease in calcium and K levels
Cardiac - premature ventricular beats
Tx of hypocalcemia
oral magnesium oxide
slow IV administration
multiple IM doses
hemodialysis
What is the primary intracellular anion
Cl
P
K
Mg
Causes of hyperphosphatemia
rhabdomyolysis
decrease P excretion
increase tubular reabsorption
inadequte P intake
Tx of severe hyperphosphatemia
calcium acetate
ferric citrate
IV calcium salts
normal saline
Tx of non-severe hyperphosphatemia
IV calcium
normal saline
ferric citrate
calcium acetate
Which drug has significant iron abrosption
lanthanum carbonate
ferric citrate
calcium acetate
sucroferric oxyhydroxide
Which drug has no significant iron absorption
ferric citrate
calcium acetate
sucroferric oxyhydroxide
lanthanum carbonate
Causes of hypophosphatemia
starvation
phosphate binding drugs
intracellular P shifts
increased P excretion
Tx for moderate hypophosphatemia
low fat milk
oral drug
parenteral
normal saline
Tx of severe hypophosphatermia
low fat milk
oral drug
parenteral drugs
normal saline
