Electrolyte Imbalances

Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion will often lead to this electrolyte imbalance

Behavioral changes including acute and increasing confusion as a result of cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure is a symptom of this electrolyte imbalance.

If this electrolyte imbalance occurs with normal or decreased fluid volumes, confusion and short attention spans can occur. If it occurs with hypervolemia, lethargy, stupor, and coma are possible.

This electrolyte imbalance can be caused by hyperaldosteronism

This electrolyte imbalance can be caused by hyperaldosteronism

Alkalosis will often result in this electrolyte imbalance

Muscle weakness, weak hand grips, inability to stand, and flaccid paralysis can result from this electrolyte imbalance.

The maximum recommended infusion rate for potassium is never to exceed:

This diuretic would be prescribed for a patient with hypokalemia

This electrolyte imbalance rarely occurs in people with healthy, normal kidney function

Complete heart block, asystole, and V Fib are life threatening complications of this electrolyte imbalance.

Acidosis will often result in this electrolyte imbalance

IV fluids of glucose/insulin may be given to help when a patient is experiencing this electrolyte imbalance

Hypoparathyroidism or the removal/destruction of the parathyroid glands can result in this electrolyte imbalance

Frequent, painful spasms in the thigh, calf, or foot, while at rest or sleeping often occurs with this electrolyte imbalance

Tapping the face just below and in front of the ear to trigger facial twitching on one side of the mouth, nose, and cheek is done to search for this sign

Inadequate intake of vitamin D will often lead to this electrolyte imbalance

Hyperparathyroidism will often result in this electrolyte imbalance

This electrolyte imbalance allows blood clots to form more easily when blood flow is slow or impaired

Calcitonin may be administered to help with this electrolyte imbalance

Alcoholism can often cause this electrolyte imbalance

Bradycardia, peripheral vasodilation, sever hypotension with a lowered diastolic pressure, and possible cardiac arrest are potential complications of this electrolyte imbalance.