Body Fluids Flipped Class Flashcards
1
Q
What are the terms that define an increase and a decrease in ECF
A
Expansion and contraction respectively
2
Q
What are the effects of isotonic expansion and contraction of ECF on cell volume
A
No change, the only way to change the cell volume is to change the osmolality of the ECF
3
Q
What should be given in extreme dehydration
A
5% dextrose, analogous to pure water as dextrose is metabolized in the liver later
4
Q
Hyponatremia
A
Na deficiency
