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What can cause hypernatremia? |
loss of water due to fever, burns, infection, renal loss (diabetes insipidus), GI loss |
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What level of hyponatremia can lead to coma, seizures and death? |
Na > 158 |
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How much can Na be reduced in a 24 hour period? |
12 mEq/24 hour |
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How is estimated water deficit calculated? |
(o.4 x LBW) x [(Na/140) - 1] **for men, multiply LBW by 0.5 |
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How should water be added to the body? |
free water orally or D5W can use D5W/0.225% NaCl if pt is also losing Na through vomiting, diarrhea, etc |
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What drug can be used for patients with diabetes insipidus? |
desmopressin, a synthetic ADH analog to reabsorb free water |
