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Electrolyte Imbalance Flashcards

1
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Most abundant extracellular fluid cation

A

Sodium

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Inverse relationship to potassium

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Sodium

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Functions of sodium

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Most abundant extracellular fluid cation.

Assists in acid-based balance and fluid balance
Inverse relationship to potassium
Assists in maintenance of stable BP
Assists in the function of the nervous system.

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4
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Hyponatremia

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Low sodium

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5
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Hypernatremia

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High sodium

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Foods high in sodium

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Soups, canned food, processed foods, pizza, ham, bacon, sausage, cheese, cold cuts, cottage cheese, veg juice, dressing

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Major intracellular fluid cation (2nd most abundant cation in body).

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Potassium

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8
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Inverse relationship to sodium

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Potassium

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9
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Potassium functions

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Assists in regulation of muscle contractions, fluid balance, and
BP.
Assists in maintenance of stable BP
Assists in nerve impulses

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10
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Foods High in Potassium

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Banana, avocado, spinach, baked potato, sweet potato, beans, lentils

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11
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Regulated by PTH and calcitonin

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Calcium

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12
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Inverse relationship to phosphorus

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Calcium

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13
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Where is calcium stored?

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Bones

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14
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Where is calcium excreted?

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Renal system

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Calcium functions

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Necessary for muscles contraction, essential for normal functioning of many enzymes, hormones, blood clotting, normal heart rhythm.

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16
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Foods high in calcium

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Dairy foods, green leafy vegetables, seeds, sardines, canned salmon, beans, lentils, almonds, fortified cereal

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Second most prevalent ICF cation

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Functions of magnesium

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Assists in regulation of muscle contraction and nerve function.
Essential for ATP generation and calcium transport

19
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Inverse relationship to phosphorus

20
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Phosphorus is located

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85% in bones

21
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Phosphorus functions

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Necessary for bone formation and ATP formation.
Important for cellular function.

22
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Foods high in magnesium

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Dark chocolate, almonds, cashews, salmon, spinach, avocado, pumpkin seeds, legumes, tofu

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Foods high in phosphorus

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Milk, cheese, chocolate, egg yolks, fish, beef, chicken, organ meats, nuts, beans, lentils, colas (drinks with phosphate additives)

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Sodium levels

25
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Potassium levels (K+)

26
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Calcium (Ca+) levels

27
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Magnesium (Mg+) levels

28
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pH levels

29
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CO2 levels

30
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Bicarbonate (HCO3) Levels

31
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What is the function of body fluids?

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Transportation
Help generate electrical activity
Maintain body functions

32
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The accumulation of fluid in extracellular space

33
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Types of edema

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Pitting
Non-pitting
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