Electrolyte balances

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Specializes in Orthopedics/Med-Surg, LDRP.

I'm taking my NCLEX tomorrow (OMG I'm so nervous!)

I'm trying to remember my electolyte balances and I'm getting all confused now. Does anyone have a little chart or something?

Like Calcium gluconate reverses hypermagnesia/hypocalcemia and vice versa

and Kayexalate for hyperkalemia and potassium supplements for hypokalemia

I don't remember what brings down sodium and you give sodium for hyponatremia.

And that in renal Potassium retained makes sodium excrete and stuff like that.

I'm like freaking out! :smackingf :selfbonk:

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Good luck on your exam! I wouldn't let yourself get too stressed out over one particular topic. In the grand scheme of things, electrolyte issues are probably not going to make or break you. You'd probably be better off going to sleep and making sure that all of the info you do know will be fresh in your mind tomorrow.

I looked around and had a surprisingly hard time finding a chart like you describe, but there is good info about each of the electrolytes and minerals at this link:

http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec12/ch155/ch155a.html

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i'm taking my nclex tomorrow (omg i'm so nervous!)

i'm trying to remember my electrolyte balances and i'm getting all confused now. does anyone have a little chart or something?

like calcium gluconate reverses hypermagnesia/hypocalcemia and vice versa

and kayexalate for hyperkalemia and potassium supplements for hypokalemia

i don't remember what brings down sodium and you give sodium for hyponatremia.

and that in renal potassium retained makes sodium excrete and stuff like that.

i'm like freaking out! :smackingf :selfbonk:

lol ok j/k not funny not funny at all but i just can't help it knowing that is exactly what is happening to me too...my nclex date is next week and yes i have all the same stuff jumping around in my head and making me c-r-a-z-y btw what is it you give when the ammonia level is too high?:trout: :trout: :uhoh3: :uhoh3:

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lol ok j/k not funny not funny at all but i just can't help it knowing that is exactly what is happening to me too...my nclex date is next week and yes i have all the same stuff jumping around in my head and making me c-r-a-z-y btw what is it you give when the ammonia level is too high?:trout: :trout: :uhoh3: :uhoh3:

hey there..i think when the ammonia level is too high..they give the person lactulose...but in not 100% sure....

njnursing we will both pass this test tomorrow. we will both do fine!!! we just have to relax and keep the faith. i have tried to stay positive all day, and i think its helping. i will keep that faith tomorrow while i take the exam too. don't stress about studying anymore...give your brain a rest and keep your mind off the exam for now. best of luck to the both of us tomorrow! :)

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Specializes in CV Surgery Step-down.

Go, 'Jersey, go! You'll do great!

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YES YOU WILL PASS AND DO GREAT FAITH PRAYERS RELAX AND DEEP BREATHE RIGHT!

kEEP US POSTED ON HOW IT GOES FOR YOU!

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Hey there..i think when the ammonia level is too high..they give the person Lactulose...but in not 100% sure....

lactulose and neomycin for high ammonia level

good luck for all on your nclex, keep faith, and think positive you will pass...

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lactulose and neomycin for high ammonia level

good luck for all on your nclex, keep faith, and think positive you will pass...

thank you

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Specializes in Orthopedics/Med-Surg, LDRP.

Thanks everyone! *Deep breath!*

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