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Electrolytes - Coggle Diagram
Electrolytes
Magnesium (Mg)
Range: 1.3-2.1 mEqL
LITHIUM increases
hypomagnesemia
signs/symptoms
depression
confusion
irritability
nystagmus
tetany
convulsions
ataxia
increased reflexes
muscle weakness
hypermagnesemia
N/v
depression
hypotension
depressed
skeletal muscle contraction
never function
bradycardia
Sodium (Na+)
Range: 135-148 (varies)
Hypernatremia
causes of:
hypovolemia
DI
Eating too much salt
Gastroenteritis
Drugs
adrenocorticosteroids
methyldopa
hydrazine
cough medications
dehydration
hyponatremia
causes of:
drugs
LITHIUM
vasopressin
diuretics
addison's disease
renal disorder
gi fluid loss
Chloride, Cl
Range: 98-106 (varies)
passive transport through sodium
major anion of:
extracellular fluid
Potassium (K+)
Range: 3.5-5.1 mEq/L (varies)
hyperkalemia
causes of:
chronic marijuana use
Calcium (Ca++)
Range: 8.8- 10.5
<7.0 = tetany
11.0+ = hyperparathyroidism
13.5+ = hypercalcemic coma, metastatic cancer