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  • Anxiety Attack
  • Hyperventilation
  • Hypoxia
    • Emphysema
    • Pneumonia
  • Impaired Lung Expansion
  • CHF
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Diffuse Liver/CNS disease
  • Salicylate Poisoning
  • Extreme stress
    • Stimulation of Respiratory Center
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Respiratory Alkalosis Causes

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Metabolic Acidosis Causes

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  • Diabetes
  • Renal Insufficiency/Failure
  • Diarrhea
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  • Muscle cramps
  • Tetany
  • Spasms
  • Parasthesias
  • Anxiety
  • Irritability
  • Twitching
  • Convulsion
  • Arrhythmias
  • Hypertension
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Hypocalcemia Symptoms

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  • Hypoventilation (compensatory)
  • Depressed Respirations
  • Dysrhythmias
  • Prolonged
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Weakness
  • Muscle Twitching
  • Irritability
  • Agitation
  • Convulsions
  • Coma/Death
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Metabolic Alkalosis Symptoms

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  • Reduced Albumin Levels
  • Hyperphosphatemia
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Malabsorption of Calcium/Vitamin D
  • Alkalosis
  • Acute Pancreatitis
  • Vitamin D deficiency
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Hypocalcemia Causes

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7.35-7.45

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pH

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135-146 mEq/L

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Sodium

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  • Confusion
  • Decreased Mental Alertness
  • Convulsions
  • Signs of Increased Intracerebral Pressure
  • Poor Motor Coordination
  • Sleepiness
  • Anorexia.
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Hyponatremia Symptoms

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Potassium

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3.5-5.5 mEq/L

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Hypokalemia Symptoms

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  • Muscle weakness
  • Aches
  • Fatigue
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Abdominal Distention
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
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Respiratory Acidosis Causes

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  • Hypoventilation
  • Drugs/Oversedation
  • Chronic Pulmonary Disease
    • Emphysema, Asthma, Bronchitis, Pneumonia
  • Hypermetabolism
    • Sepsis
    • Burns
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Respiratory Alkalosis Causes

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  • Anxiety Attack
  • Hyperventilation
  • Hypoxia
    • Emphysema
    • Pneumonia
  • Impaired Lung Expansion
  • CHF
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Diffuse Liver/CNS disease
  • Salicylate Poisoning
  • Extreme stress
    • Stimulation of Respiratory Center
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Hypocalcemia Symptoms

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  • Muscle cramps
  • Tetany
  • Spasms
  • Parasthesias
  • Anxiety
  • Irritability
  • Twitching
  • Convulsion
  • Arrhythmias
  • Hypertension
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Sodium

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135-146 mEq/L

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Hypernatremia Causes

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  • Occurs with water deficits (not salt excesses)
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  • Muscle weakness
  • Aches
  • Fatigue
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Abdominal Distention
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
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Hypokalemia Symptoms

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Hyperkalemia Causes

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  • Inadequate Secretion with Acute Renal Failure
  • Kidney disease
  • Metabolic Acidosis
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis
  • Sickle Cell Anemia
  • SLE
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Calcium

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8.4-10.4 mg/dL

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Platelet Count

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150,000-450,000 cells/mm3

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Hemoglobin

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  • Males: 13-18 g/dL
  • Females: 12-16 g/dL
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Male: 45%-52% Female: 37%-48%

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Hematocrit

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35-45 mmHg

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PaCO2

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  • Water intoxication (excess extracellular water)
    • Excess Intake
    • Excess ADH
      • Tumors, Endocrine Disorders
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Hyponatremia Causes

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3.5-5.5 mEq/L

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Potassium

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8.4-10.4 mg/dL
Calcium
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* Hemodialysis * Blood Transfusions * Chronic Renal Disease * Hepatic Cirrhosis (Alcoholism) * Chronic Pancreatitis * Hypoparathyroidism * Malabsorption Syndromes * Severe burn * Excess Loss of Body Fluid
Hypomagnesemia Causes
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pH
7.35-7.45
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Hypercalcemia Symptoms
* Fatigue * Depression * Mental Confusion * Nausea/vomiting * Increased Urination * Occasional Cardiac Arrhythmias
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* Often symptomless until very high levels. * Muscle Weakness * Arrhythmias * ECG Changes * Tall T wave * Prolonged P-R interval/QRS duration
Hyperkalemia Symptoms
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Magnesium
1.8-2.4 mg/dL
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90-100 mmHg
PaO2
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Metabolic Alkalosis Causes
* Excess Vomiting * Excess Diuretics * Hypokalemia * Peptic Ulcer * Excessive Intake of Antacids
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Hematocrit
Male: 45%-52% Female: 37%-48%
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* Renal Failure * Diabetic Acidosis * Hypothyroidism * Addison's Disease * Dehydration * Use of Antacids
Hypermagnesemia Causes
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Hyperkalemia Symptoms
* Often symptomless until very high levels. * Muscle Weakness * Arrhythmias * ECG Changes * Tall T wave * Prolonged P-R interval/QRS duration
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Hypokalemia Causes
* Deficient Potassium * Excessive Loss due to Diarrhea/Vomiting * Metabolic Acidosis/Alkalosis * Renal Tubular Disease
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* Excess Vomiting * Excess Diuretics * Hypokalemia * Peptic Ulcer * Excessive Intake of Antacids
Metabolic Alkalosis Causes
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* Hypoventilation * Drugs/Oversedation * Chronic Pulmonary Disease * Emphysema, Asthma, Bronchitis, Pneumonia * Hypermetabolism * Sepsis * Burns
Respiratory Acidosis Causes
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* Tachypnea * Dizziness * Anxiety * Difficulty Concentration * Numbness/Tingling * Blurred Vision * Diaphoresis * Muscles Cramps/Twitching/Tetany * Weakness * Arrhythmias * Convulsions
Respiratory Alkalosis Symptoms
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Hypermagnesemia Causes
* Renal Failure * Diabetic Acidosis * Hypothyroidism * Addison's Disease * Dehydration * Use of Antacids
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PaCO2
35-45 mmHg
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* Hyperparathyroidism * Hyperthyroidism * Tumors * Vitamin A Intoxication
Hypercalcemia Causes
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* Circulatory Congestion * Pitting Edema * Excessive Weight Gain * Pulmonary Edema * Dyspnea * Hypertension * Tachycardia * Agitation * Restlessness * Convulsions
Hypernatremia Symptoms
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Respiratory Alkalosis Symptoms
* Tachypnea * Dizziness * Anxiety * Difficulty Concentration * Numbness/Tingling * Blurred Vision * Diaphoresis * Muscles Cramps/Twitching/Tetany * Weakness * Arrhythmias * Convulsions
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1.8-2.4 mg/dL
Magnesium
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PaO2
90-100 mmHg
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White Blood Cells
4,300-10,800 cells/mm3
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* Deficient Potassium * Excessive Loss due to Diarrhea/Vomiting * Metabolic Acidosis/Alkalosis * Renal Tubular Disease
Hypokalemia Causes
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Hypernatremia Symptoms
* Circulatory Congestion * Pitting Edema * Excessive Weight Gain * Pulmonary Edema * Dyspnea * Hypertension * Tachycardia * Agitation * Restlessness * Convulsions
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Metabolic Alkalosis Symptoms
* Hypoventilation (compensatory) * Depressed Respirations * Dysrhythmias * Prolonged * Vomiting * Diarrhea * Weakness * Muscle Twitching * Irritability * Agitation * Convulsions * Coma/Death
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4,300-10,800 cells/mm3
White Blood Cells
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Respiratory Acidosis Symptoms
* Dyspnea * Hyperventilation * Cyanosis * Restlessness * Headache * Disorientation * Stupor, * Coma/Death
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* Hyperventilation (Compensatory) * Deep Respirations * Weakness * Muscular Twitching * Malaise * Nausea/Vomiting * Diarrhea * Headache * Dry skin/Mucous Membranes * Poor Skin Turgor
Metabolic Acidosis Symptoms
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Hypocalcemia Causes
* Reduced Albumin Levels * Hyperphosphatemia * Hypoparathyroidism * Malabsorption of Calcium/Vitamin D * Alkalosis * Acute Pancreatitis * Vitamin D deficiency
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Hyponatremia Causes
* Water intoxication (excess extracellular water) * Excess Intake * Excess ADH * Tumors, Endocrine Disorders
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Hyponatremia Symptoms
* Confusion * Decreased Mental Alertness * Convulsions * Signs of Increased Intracerebral Pressure * Poor Motor Coordination * Sleepiness * Anorexia.
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* Diabetes * Renal Insufficiency/Failure * Diarrhea
Metabolic Acidosis Causes
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* Inadequate Secretion with Acute Renal Failure * Kidney disease * Metabolic Acidosis * Diabetic Ketoacidosis * Sickle Cell Anemia * SLE
Hyperkalemia Causes
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Metabolic Acidosis Symptoms
* Hyperventilation (Compensatory) * Deep Respirations * Weakness * Muscular Twitching * Malaise * Nausea/Vomiting * Diarrhea * Headache * Dry skin/Mucous Membranes * Poor Skin Turgor
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150,000-450,000 cells/mm3
Platelet Count
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Hypermagnesemia Symptoms
* Hyporeflexia * Muscle Weakness * Drowsiness * Lethargy * Confusion * Bradycardia * Hypotension
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* Occurs with water deficits (not salt excesses)
Hypernatremia Causes
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Hypomagnesemia Symptoms
* Hyperirritability * Confusion * Leg/Foot Cramps * Increased Inracellular Calcium Levels * Ventricular Arrhythmias * Vasospasm * Sudden Death
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* Dyspnea * Hyperventilation * Cyanosis * Restlessness * Headache * Disorientation * Stupor, * Coma/Death
Respiratory Acidosis Symptoms
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* Fatigue * Depression * Mental Confusion * Nausea/vomiting * Increased Urination * Occasional Cardiac Arrhythmias
Hypercalcemia Symptoms
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Hypomagnesemia Causes
* Hemodialysis * Blood Transfusions * Chronic Renal Disease * Hepatic Cirrhosis (Alcoholism) * Chronic Pancreatitis * Hypoparathyroidism * Malabsorption Syndromes * Severe burn * Excess Loss of Body Fluid
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* Hyporeflexia * Muscle Weakness * Drowsiness * Lethargy * Confusion * Bradycardia * Hypotension
Hypermagnesemia Symptoms
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* Hyperirritability * Confusion * Leg/Foot Cramps
Hypomagnesemia Symptoms
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Hypercalcemia Causes
* Hyperparathyroidism * Hyperthyroidism * Tumors * Vitamin A Intoxication
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