Hypernatremia

Question 1

S/S for hypernatremia

Answer 1

• hyperpyrexic ( high fever)
• dry mouth/ sticky membrane
• thirst
• spontaneous twitching/irregular contractions

Question 2

What causes Hypernatremia ?

Answer 2

• Cushing syndrome
• DI
• increase metabolism
• hyperventilation infection

Question 3

Treatment for hypernatremia

Answer 3

• IV–>diuretics to promote Na+ loss
  
  • 0.5 % NS
  • 2.5%dextrose in 0.45%NS

Question 4

Labs

Answer 4

increase in USG