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What is a primary purpose of administering diuretics in cases of hypervolemia?
Which diuretic would be indicated for a patient experiencing hypokalemia?
What should be monitored to avoid prerenal acute kidney injury during diuretic therapy?
Which of the following describes a situation requiring hemodialysis in hypervolemia treatment?
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What is a key factor to monitor to ensure effective diuretic therapy in managing edema?
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What is a primary cause of hypovolemia related to renal fluid loss?
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Which condition is NOT associated with third-spacing?
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What is the effect of poor intake on extracellular fluid levels?
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Which option represents a typical extrarenal fluid loss?
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What role does osmotic diuresis play in causing hypovolemia?
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Which of the following is NOT a renal cause of hypovolemia?
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What is a consequence of fluid movement into tissue spaces?
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Which factor is least likely to cause hypovolemia due to external fluid loss?
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What is a primary effect of hypervolemia on cardiac output?
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Which condition is associated with decreased effective arterial blood volume (EABV) in the context of hypervolemia?
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How does increased fluid retention contribute to hypervolemia?
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What role does chronic kidney disease (CKD) play in the development of hypervolemia?
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of increased extracellular fluid due to hypervolemia?
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What is a common therapy used in the management of volume resuscitation related to hypervolemia?
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What is a potential effect of hypoalbuminemia in relation to hypervolemia?
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What triggers renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) activity in hypervolemia?
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Which fluid is primarily used for initial resuscitation if a patient is hypotensive?
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What is the primary purpose of colloid solutions in fluid management?
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Which monitoring parameter is essential when administering isotonic solutions?
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Which solution is indicated for maintenance fluid in hypovolemic patients after stabilization?
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Which solution should be monitored for the risk of hypercalcemia?
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What condition can arise from continued use of hypotonic solutions like 0.45% Normal Saline?
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What is a potential concern when administering D5 Water Solution?
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Which condition does not arise from the use of Lactated Ringers Solution?
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What physiological change occurs first in the pathway leading to hypotension due to hypovolemia?
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Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with hypovolemia?
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What is a characteristic laboratory finding in prerenal acute kidney injury (AKI) associated with hypovolemia?
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During a physical examination, a patient with hypovolemia may show signs of which of the following?
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What is a common symptom of hypervolemia?
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Which of the following clinical signs is indicative of pulmonary edema associated with hypervolemia?
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How is ascites characterized in a patient with hypervolemia?
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In which condition is jugular venous distention most likely to occur?
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What is a typical BUN/Cr ratio observed in prerenal AKI due to hypovolemia?
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What is the primary mechanism that leads to altered mental status in hypovolemia?
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Study Notes
Hypovolemia
- Pathophysiology: Fluid deficit in the extracellular compartment, leading to decreased circulating blood volume.
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Causes:
- Poor intake: Inadequate intake of food and fluids, reducing fluid absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.
- Renal fluid loss: Excessive urine production (polyuria) due to conditions like diuretic use, osmotic diuresis, or diabetes insipidus.
- Extrarenal fluid loss: Abnormal fluid losses from the skin or gastrointestinal tract, such as vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), or burns.
- Third spacing: Fluid shifts from the vascular compartment into tissues, like in pancreatitis, sepsis, or severe inflammation.
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Clinical features:
- Hypotension: Decreased blood pressure due to decreased blood volume and reduced cardiac output.
- Tachycardia: Rapid heartbeat (typically sinus tachycardia) as the body attempts to compensate for decreased volume.
- Altered mental status: Confusion, lethargy or delirium resulting from reduced brain perfusion.
- Prerenal acute kidney injury (AKI): Decreased urine output (oliguria), elevated creatinine levels, with indicators such as fractional excretion of sodium (FeNa) <1% and BUN/Cr ratio >20:1.
- Lactic acidosis: Elevated lactate levels (>2 mmol/L) indicating inadequate oxygen delivery to tissues.
- Decreased skin turgor & dry mucous membranes: Delayed return of skin tenting and presence of cracks on the tongue.
- Cold, pale, mottled extremities: Due to vasoconstriction as a compensatory mechanism for hypotension.
Hypervolemia
- Pathophysiology: Excessive fluid in the extracellular compartment, leading to increased circulating blood volume.
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Causes:
- Increased fluid administration: Excessive infusion of fluids, for example, during volume resuscitation with solutions like lactated Ringer's (LR) or normal saline (NS).
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Increased fluid retention: Retention of sodium and water due to activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), leading to excess fluid accumulation. Contributing factors:
- Congestive heart failure (CHF): Reduced cardiac output activates RAAS leading to sodium and water retention.
- Cirrhosis: Portal hypertension, splanchnic vasodilation, hypoalbuminemia, and RAAS activation contribute to fluid retention and third spacing.
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD): Impaired glomerular filtration rate (GFR) results in decreased water excretion and RAAS activation, contributing to fluid overload.
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Clinical features:
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Edema: Fluid accumulation in interstitial spaces, manifesting as:
- Weight gain: One of the most crucial indicators of hypervolemia.
- Pulmonary edema: Fluid accumulation in the lungs leading to shortness of breath, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND), orthopnea, hypoxia, and rales on auscultation.
- Peripheral edema: Swelling of the lower extremities, usually pitting edema (creating indentations when pressed).
- Jugular venous distention (JVD): Bulging of the jugular veins due to increased central venous pressure (CVP).
- Ascites: Fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity resulting in abdominal distention, fluid wave (positive test), and shifting dullness.
- Prerenal AKI: Similar to hypovolemia, characterized by oliguria, increased creatinine, and FeNa < 1% and BUN/Cr > 20:1.
- Hypertension: Often resistant to treatment due to high circulating volume, and improves with volume removal.
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Edema: Fluid accumulation in interstitial spaces, manifesting as:
Treatment of Volume Disorders
Hypovolemia
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Fluid resuscitation: The primary goal is to restore circulating volume and improve organ perfusion. Solutions used include:
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Isotonic solutions: Used initially to restore volume.
- 0.9% Normal Saline: Most commonly used in trauma or surgery, but can cause hyponatremia if used excessively. Monitor for improved BP, urine output, and creatinine improvement.
- Lactated Ringer's Solution: Often used in trauma or surgery as it contains electrolytes which are important for repletion. Monitor for improved BP, urine output, and creatinine improvement. Also monitor for hypercalcemia, as the solution contains calcium.
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Hypotonic solutions: Used as maintenance fluids if hyponatremia is present.
- 0.45% Normal Saline: Used after stabilization with isotonic fluids. Monitor for stableurine output and improvement in hypernatremia.
- D5 Water Solution: Used after initial stabilization with isotonic fluids. Monitor for glucose levels as glucose is present in the solution.
- Colloid solutions: Used when rapid volume expansion is necessary and to replenish lost proteins. Monitor for improved BP, urine output, and creatinine improvement. Also monitor for reduced bicarbonate (HCO3) levels which can indicate a non-anion gap metabolic acidosis (NAGMA) and increased potassium (K+) levels, which can result from NAGMA.
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Isotonic solutions: Used initially to restore volume.
Hypervolemia
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Volume removal: Strategies include:
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Diuretics: Used to promote fluid loss.
- Loop diuretics: (e.g., furosemide, bumetanide, torsemide) Primarily used for large-volume removal in pulmonary edema, peripheral edema, ascites, and weight gain. Monitor for elevated BUN and creatinine which could indicate over-diuresis and prerenal AKI.
- Thiazide diuretics: (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), metolazone, chlorothiazide) Used for volume removal and management of hypernatremia. Monitor for elevated BUN and creatinine, as this may indicate over-diuresis and renal impairment.
- Potassium-sparing diuretics: (e.g., spironolactone, eplerenone) Used for volume removal and treatment of hypokalemia. Monitor for elevated BUN and creatinine, as this may indicate over-diuresis and renal impairment.
- Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors: (e.g., acetazolamide) Used for volume removal and management of metabolic alkalosis. Monitor for elevated BUN and creatinine, as this may indicate over-diuresis and renal impairment.
- Hemodialysis: Used for refractory hypervolemia that is unresponsive to diuretic therapy, frequently due to severe CKD or AKI. Monitor for improvement in BUN and creatinine, along with intake and output, daily weight, and resolution of edema.
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Diuretics: Used to promote fluid loss.
Monitoring Volume Disorders
- Hypovolemia: Monitor for improvement in blood pressure, urine output, and creatinine levels.
- Hypervolemia: Monitor for improvement in BUN and creatinine levels, fluid balance (intake and output, daily weights), and resolution of edema (pulmonary, peripheral, ascites).
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This quiz covers the essentials of hypovolemia, including its pathophysiology, causes, and clinical features. Understand how fluid deficits impact the extracellular compartment and the body's response to decreased circulating blood volume. Test your knowledge on the various conditions that lead to hypovolemia.
