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29 Cards in this Set
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Normal range for Sodium
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135 - 145 mEq/L
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Common sources of Sodium
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Lunch meat, processed foods, table salt, cheese, milk, bread
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Normal range for Potassium
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3.5 - 5.1 mEq/L
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Common sources of Potassium
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Spinach, tomatoes, bananas, potatoes, pork, beef, veal, fish
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Normal range for Calcium
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8.6 - 10.0 mg/dL
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Common sources for Calcium
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Dairy, sardines, collard greens, spinach
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Normal range for Magnesium
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1.6 - 2.6 mg/dL
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Common sources for Magnesium
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green leafy vegetables, milk, oatmeal, peanut butter, peas, pork, beef, chicken, canned white tuna
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Normal range for Phosphorus
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2.7 - 4.5 mg/dL
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Common sources for Phosphorus
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Fish, organ meats, nuts, pork, beef, chicken, whole-grains
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Electrocardiographic changes related to hypocalcemia
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Prolonged ST interval
Prolonged QT interval |
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Electrocardiographic changes related to hypercalcemia
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Shortened ST segment
Widened T wave |
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Electrocardiographic changes related to hypokalemia
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ST depression
Shallow, flat or inverted T wave Prominent U wave |
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Electrocardiographic changes related to hyperkalemia
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Tall peaked T waves
Flat P waves Widened QRS complex Prolonged PR interval |
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Electrocardiographic changes related to hypomagnesemia
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Tall T waves
Depressed ST segment |
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Electrocardiographic changes related to hypermagnesemia
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Prolonged PR interval
Widened QRS complex |
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Fluid Volume Deficit
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Dehydration in which the body's fluid intake is not sufficient to meet the body's fluid needs
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Fluid Volume Excess
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Fluid intake or fluid retention exceeds the body's fluid needs. aka overhydration or fluid overload
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Homeostasis
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The tendency of biological systems to maintain relatively constant conditions in the internal environment while continuously interacting with and adjusting to changes originating within or outside the system
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Hypercalcemia
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A serum calcium level that exceeds 10 mg/dL
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Hypocalcemia
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A serum calcium level below 8.6 mg/dL
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Hyperkalemia
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A serum potassium level that exceeds 5.1 mEq/L
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Hypokalemia
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A serum potassium level below 3.5 mEq/L
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Hypermagnesemia
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A serum magnesium level that exceeds 2.6 mg/dL
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Hypomagnesemia
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A serum magnesium level below 1.6 mg/dL
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Hypernatremia
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A serum sodium level that exceeds 145 mEq/L
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Hyponatremia
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A serum sodium level below 135 mEq/L
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Hyperphosphatemia
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A serum phosphorus level that exceeds 4.5 mg/dL
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Hypophosphatemia
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A serum phosphorus level below 2.7 mg/dL
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