Ch.16 electrolytes Flashcards
1
Q
anion gap calculation:
A
Na-(cl+co2)
2
Q
_ and_ aid in buffering blood
A
K+ and H+
3
Q
makes up 90% of ECF cations
A
Na+
4
Q
what 2 hormones increase Na+?
A
Aldosterone and ADH
5
Q
what hormone decreases Na+?
A
ANP
6
Q
how is Potassium regulated in the body?
A
Renin- Angiotension- Aldosterone
7
Q
Hypo and Hyperkalemia can cause
A
Muscle weakness
cardiac arrest
8
Q
what is hyperkalemia mainly a sign of?
A
cell breakdown–> Kidney failure
9
Q
how is Cl regulated?
A
kidney and sweat glands
10
Q
increased anion gap
A
“SLUMPED”
- Salicylate intoxication
- Lactic acidosis
- Unmeasured anions
- Methanol
- Polyethylene Glycol
- Ethanol
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
11
Q
anion gap ref. range
A
8-16
