Electrolyte Abnormalities Cheat Sheet

Question 1

Hypercalcemia

Answer 1

Higher than usual levels.
Normal range is 9-10.5 mg/ dL

Question 2

Hypermagnesemia

Answer 2

Higher than usual magnesium levels
Normal range: 1.5-2.5 mEQ/ L

Question 3

Hyperkalemia

Answer 3

Higher than normal potassium levels
Normal range 3.5-5 mEq/ L

Question 4

Hyperchloremia

Answer 4

Higher than normal chloride levels
Normal range: 98-106 mEQ/ L

Question 5

Hyperphosphatemia

Answer 5

Higher than normal levels of phosphorus
Normal range: 3-4.5 mEq/ L

Question 6

Hypernatremia

Answer 6

Higher than normal sodium
Normal range: 135-145 mEq/ L