Hypernatremia

Question 1

Hypernatremia: def

Answer 1

• Na > 150mM

Question 2

Hypernatremia: causes

Answer 2

• low fluid intake

- loss of fluid in kidney: ex -> Diabetes insipidus

Question 3

Hypernatremia: S

Answer 3

• thirst
• increased reflexes
• seizures
• coma

Question 4

Hypernatremia: T

Answer 4

• In case of hypernatremia with hypovolemia -> fluid supplementation
• In case of hypernatreamia with hypervolemia -> furosemide (loop diuretic) -> will promote Na+ and water excretion