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hyponatremia

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sodium level less than 135mEq/L

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hypokalemia

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serum potassium level is less than 3.5mEq/L

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hypocalcemia

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serum calcium level less than 8.5 mg/dL

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hypernatremia

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sodium level greater than 145mEq/L

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hyperkalemia

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serum potassium level is greater than 145mEq/L

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hypercalcemia

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serum calcium level is greater than 11mg/dL

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hypomagnesemia

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serum magnesium level is less than

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hypermagnesemia

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serum magenisum level is greater than 2.1mEq/L

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hypophosphatemia

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serum phosphorus level is less than 2.0mg/dL

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hyperphosphatemia

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serum phosphorus level is greater than 4.5mg/dL

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hyperchloremia

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serum chloride level is greater than 110mEq/L

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hypochloremia

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serum chloride level is less than 94mEq/L

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13
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normal serum sodium level

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135 to 145 mEq/L

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normal serum potassium level

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3.5 to 5 mEq/L

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normal serum chloride level

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96 to 106 mEq/L

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normal serum phosphorus level

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2.5 to 4.5 mg/dL

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normal serum calcium level

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8.4 to 10.2mg/dL

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normal serum magnesium level

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1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L

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sodium functions

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  • regulates osmolality
  • helps maintain blood pressure
  • helps maintain acid-base balance
  • promotes transmission of nerve impulses to muscle and tissues with the help of other electrolytes
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potassium functions

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  • maintains fluid balance in the cells
  • contracts skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles
  • helps breakdown carbohydrates and fats
  • promotes cellular growth
  • helps maintain acid-base balance
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calcium function

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  • development of teeth & bones
  • maintain muscle tone
  • helps regulated BP by aiding in cardiac contractility
  • co-factor in the clotting cascade
  • aids in contraction of skeletal and cardiac muscles
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magnesium functions

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  • coenzyme for metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins
  • maintain bone strength and health
  • aids in smooth muscle contraction and relaxation
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phosphorus functions

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  • acid-base buffer
  • transport fatty acids
  • provides engery (ATP) for muscle contractions

ATP=adensoine triphosphate

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chloride functions

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  • maintains acid-base balance
  • stimulates stomach acid for digestion
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sodium abbreviation

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potassium abbreviation

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calcium abbreviation

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phophorus abbreviation

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chloride abbreviation

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magnesium abbreviation

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Causes for hypomagnesemia

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  • chronic alcoholism
  • malabsorption or malnutrition
  • use of diretics
  • DKA
  • hyperparathyroidism
  • hyperaldosteronism
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causes for hypermagnesemia

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  • renal failure
  • excessive intake of magnesium containing antiacids
  • adrenal deficiency
33
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causes for hyperphosphatemia

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  • renal failure
  • chemotherapy
  • hypoparathyroidism
  • increase consumption of foods high in phosphorus
  • excessive use of phosphorus containing laxatives or enemas
34
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causes for hypophophatemia

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  • intestinal malabsorption
  • hyperparathyroidism (increase in renal excretion)
  • respiratory alkalosis
  • excessive intake of phosphate-binding antacids
  • vitamin D deficiency
  • long-term alcohol abuse
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causes for hyperchloremia

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  • excessive intake of sodium chloride (orally or intravenous)
  • hypernatremia
36
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causes for hypochloremia

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  • excessive persperiation
  • in alkalosis during early phases of vomiting with a lost of hydrochloric acid from the stomach
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causes for hypercalcemia

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  • hyperparathyroidism
  • overdose of vitamin D
  • bone metastases from cancer
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causes for hypocalcemia

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  • hypoparathyroidism
  • decrease intestinal absorption
  • decrease in vitamin D
  • administration of blood products
  • acute pancreatitis
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causes for hyperkalemia

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  • renal failure
  • excessive potassium intake from food or salt substitutes
  • hydroaldosteronism
  • cellular damage from traumas (crush injuries or burns)
  • medications- potassium sparing diruetics, ACE inhibitors, and NSAIDS
  • acidosis-metabolic or respiratory

ACE Inhibitiors- angiotensin-converting enzyme or NSAIDS-nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs

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causes for hypokalemia

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  • GI Losses (diarrhea, gastric suctioning, ostomy fluids, or vomiting
  • diabetic ketoacidosis
  • metabolic acidosis
  • pernicious anemia
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causes for hypernatremia

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  • medications and meals (too much salt intake)
  • osmotic diuretic agents
  • diabetes insipidus
  • excessive water loss
  • low water intake (leads to dehydration)
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causes for hyponatremia

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  • fluid overload (IV or oral)
  • hyperglycemia, SIADH, heart failure
  • aggressive diuretic therapy
  • GI losses (diarrhea, fistulas, vomiting)
  • excessive sweating (sodium loss)
43
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cations

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positively charged ions (sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium)

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anions

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negatively charged ions (chloride, phosphate, bicarbonate)

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