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At what rate should hyponatremia be corrected if acute? What about if chronic? What can happen if symptomatic hyponatremia us corrected too quickly?
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- acute: 25 mEq/L in the first 48 hours at a rate of no more than 2 mEq/L/hr
- chronic: 8 to 12 mmol/L/day - cerebral demyelination syndrome |
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HCTZ associated with ______calcemia?
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Hyper
Loop diuretics |
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the electrolyte abnormalities associated with the use of stomach
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hypokalemic, hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis. Lethargy, respiratory depression, seizures, arryhtmias. Proton pump inhibitors or H2 blockers will prevent
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the electrolyte abnormalities associated with the use of jejunum
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hyponatremic, hyperkalemic, hypochloremic metabolic acidosis. Lethargy, vomiting, dehydration, fever. Tx with IVF, salt repletion, correct acidosis
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the electrolyte abnormalities associated with the use of ileum/colon
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hypokalemic, hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis. Tx with sodium bicarb or sodium citrate plus citric acid to correct acidosis plus potassium repletion
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What to postoperative conditions can stimulate nonphysiologic release of ADH and therefore contribute to hyponatremia?
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pain, nausea
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