Question 1

how do i check for electrolyte imbalance? what should i do if my medication is causing it?

Accepted Answer

Speak to your doctor: Will adjust the dose or change them , and will repave  and will balance.

Question 2

is it safe to administer electrolytes and medications  in a central venous line?

Accepted Answer

Yes, however: In hospital, nurses usually check on compatibility of medicines if have to be infused together. Any medicine that could be given IV could be given via a central line. Of course, medicines that are to be given only as im (shot), cannot be given via central line.  Infusing meds and lytes via central lines requires specification of rate of infusion depending on the agent and dose to be used.

Question 3

is there any medications for difficulty of swallowing when the client have bell's palsy? or soft diet recommendation are the only treatment to restore loss of electrolyte imbalances?

Accepted Answer

: Bells Palsy can be a temporary condition that will go away on its own. Occasionally oral steroids are used to reduce the inflammation. The use of a soft or liquid diet during this time prevents damage to the esophagus and aspiration. There are no medications that will specifically fix the difficulty swallowing as it is a function of the nerve being compressed due to inflammation.

Question 4

how does the drug diamox (acetazolamide) effect electrolyte function in the body?

Accepted Answer

Diuretic: Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor leading to loss of bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) in the urine. This can cause metabolic acidosis. In addition all diuretics cause fluid losses, this may lead to low potassium. The primary problem here is the acidosis.

Question 5

why does a physician continually check electrolyte levels after prescribing the drug diamox (acetazolamide)?

Accepted Answer

Blood levels: Acetazolamide (a) is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It can be used for the treatment of moderate to severe metabolic or respiratory alkalosis. A does this by interfering with bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) (hco3-) reabsorption in the kidneys, thereby reacidifying the blood – hence alkalyzing the urine. The physician wants to monitor how the co2 levels in the blood are to see if changes in the dose of a are needed.

Question 6

can mild sodium deficiency (hyponatraemia) due to prescription drug or other reasons exist when standard blood test for electrolytes is normal?

Accepted Answer

By definition no: Unless there is a lab error (and these panels are prone to problems), hyponatremia is simply not present if the blood sodium is normal. Some people try to second-guess based on their symptoms; this is understandable but is a mistake. Look for some other cause instead.

Question 7

ive done a blood test, ecg, echocardiogram, holter monitor, zio patch, stress test, and cta scan what other test can i do to find out the cause of my accelerated idioventricular no heart attacks, no drugs, no electrolyte abnormality?

Accepted Answer

: So your case is truly idiopathic or congenital.

Question 8

what do you advise if i'm looking for products similar to propel water or drinks with electrolytes that i can buy in drugstores or supermarket, what can you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Propel substitute: Propel contains water, Vitamins C, E B3, B5, B6 and B12. as well as calcium and potassium (K). All of the vitamins other than Vitamin E are water soluble. This means they cannot be stored by the body and any excess amounts of these are eliminated in the urine. A cheaper alternative is to ingest any citrus juice and take multivitamin pills that contain calcium. The juice will give you K. Good luck.

Question 9

what effects can having an imbalance in electrolytes have on your body?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Depending on which electrolyte.
Potassium: too low can cause cramping, too high can cause fatal heart arrhythmia.
Sodium: too low confusion, seizure, brain herniation and death, too high lethargy, weakness, irritability, neuromuscular excitability.
Those are the main ones, can also get calcium multiple symptoms with calcium fluctuations, but not consider a true electrolyte.

Question 10

do patients with covid-19 need to go on ivs with electrolytes?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19: Most people with COVID 19 have mild infections and some are asymptomatic. However, with patients who have more severe illness, Intravenous hydration or IV medications may be required.

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Is there any medications for difficulty of swallowing when the client have bell's palsy? or soft diet recommendation are the only treatment to restore loss of electrolyte imbalances?

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How does the drug diamox (acetazolamide) effect electrolyte function in the body?

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Why does a physician continually check electrolyte levels after prescribing the drug diamox (acetazolamide)?

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Can mild sodium deficiency (hyponatraemia) due to prescription drug or other reasons exist when standard blood test for electrolytes is normal?

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Ive done a blood test, ecg, echocardiogram, holter monitor, zio patch, stress test, and cta scan what other test can i do to find out the cause of my accelerated idioventricular no heart attacks, no drugs, no electrolyte abnormality?

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What do you advise if i'm looking for products similar to propel water or drinks with electrolytes that i can buy in drugstores or supermarket, what can you recommend?

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Do patients with covid-19 need to go on ivs with electrolytes?

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