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Electrolytes Flashcards

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1
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The specific protein for the transport of copper present in plasma is:

A

Ceruplasmin

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The bicarbonate and carbonic acid ratio is calculated from an equation by:

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Henderson-Hasselbalch

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3
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Zinc protoporphyrin or free erythrocyte protoporphyrin measurement are useful to assess blood concentrations of:

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Lead

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4
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Specimens for blood gas determination should be drawn into a syringe containing:

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Heparin

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5
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Valinomycin enhances the selectivity of the electrode used to quantitate:

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Potassium

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6
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Which of the following parameters using ISE does not require a glass membrane (oxides of Si, Al and Na)

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Chloride

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7
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Which vitamin is required for the normal absorption of dietary calcium:

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Vitamin D

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8
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When determining blood pH, CO2 and O2 concentrations, the best sample is:

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Arterial blood

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9
Q

The normal serum osmolality is approximately within:

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280 – 300 mOsm/kg

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10
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The metal deficient in hypochromic microcytic anemia that forms a complex with TPTZ (sulfonated bathophenanthroline 2,4,6- tripyridyl-S-triazine) is

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Iron

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11
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Which analyte cannot be measured using AAS?

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Iodide

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12
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The cofactor needed in the catalyzed reaction by hexokinase is

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Magnesium

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13
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Reactions in renal tubular cells which contribute to acid-base balance include all, except
a. Ammonia production from glutamine
b. Bicarbonate production form the carbonic anhydrase reaction
c. Exchange for Na+ in tubular filtrate for H+ in extracellular fluid
d. Reabsorption of H2O due to stimulation by antidiuretic hormone

A

D

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14
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.In ketoacidosis, the blood pH would most likely be affected in what way?

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Decreased

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15
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The sum of carbonic acid and bicarbonate in plasma is referred to as

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Total carbon dioxide

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16
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If a blood gas specimen is left exposed to air, which of the following changes occur?

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PO2 and pH increase; PCO2 decreases

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17
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How would blood gas parameters change if a sealed specimen is left at room temperature for 2 or more hours?

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PO2 decreases, pH decreases, PCO2 increases

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18
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The bicarbonate ion concentration may be calculated from the total CO2 and PCO2 blood levels by using which of the following formulas?

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total CO2 – (0.03 x PCO2)

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19
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Blood gases are drawn with the following results:
pH=7.49
PCO2 =59mmHg
HCO3- =38mM
What do these data indicate?

A

metabolicalkalosis,partiallycompensated

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20
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Blood gases are drawn with the following results:
pH=7.29 PCO2 =50mmHg HCO3- =25mM
What do these data indicate?

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respiratory acidosis, uncompensated

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21
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Blood gases are drawn with the following results:
pH=7.25 PCO2 =56mmHg HCO3- =16mM
What do these data indicate?

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Dual problem of acidosis

22
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Blood gases are drawn with the following results:
pH=7.58 PCO2 =55mmHg HCO3- =18mM
What do these data indicate?

A

error in one of the blood gas measurements

23
Q

The buffering capacity of blood is maintained by a reversible exchange process between bicarbonate and:

A

Chloride

24
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At blood pH 7.40 what is the ratio between bicarbonate and carbonic acid?

A

20:1

25
Q

The bicarbonate and carbonic acid ratio is calculated from an equation by:

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Henderson – Hasselbalch

26
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Acidosis and alkalosis are best defined as fluctuations in blood pH and CO2 content due to changes in:

A

Bicarbonate buffer

27
Q

A common cause of respiratory alkalosis is:

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Hyperventilation

28
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Metabolic acidosis is describe as a (n):
A. Increase in CO2 content and PCO2 with a decreased pH B. DecreaseinCO2contentwithanincreasedpH
C. Increase in CO2 with an increased pH
D. Decrease in CO2 content and PCO2 with a decreased pH

A

D

29
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Respiratory acidosis is described as an a (n):
A. Increase in CO2 content and PCO2 with a decreased pH
B. Decrease in CO2 content with an increased pH
C. Increase in CO2 content with an increased pH
D. Decrease in CO2 content and PCO2 with decreased pH

A

A

30
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Normally the bicarbonate concentration is about 24 mEq/L and the carbonic acid concentration is about 1.2:pK = 6.1. Using the equation pH = pK + log [salt]/[acid], calculate the pH.

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7.40

31
Q

The normal range for the pH of arterial blood measured at 37oC is:

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7.35-7.45

32
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Unless blood gas measurement are made immediately after sampling, in vitro glycolysis of the blood causes a:

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Fall in pH and a rise in PCO2

33
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A person suspected of having metabolic alkalosis would have which of the following laboratory findings?

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CO2 cotent and pH elevated

34
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If the pKa is 6.1, the CO2 content is 25 mmol/L, the salt equals the total CO2 content minus the carbonic acid, the carbonic acid equals 0.03 x PCO2 and PCO2 is 40mm Hg, it may be concluded that:

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pH=6.1 + log[)25-1.2)/(1.2)]

35
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A patient is admitted to the emergency room in a state of metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following would be consistent with this diagnosis?

A

high PCO2, increased HCO3

36
Q

In respiratory acidosis, a compensatory mechanism is the increased in

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plasma bicarbonate concentration

37
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A blood gas sample was sent to the lab on ice, and a bubble was present in the syringe. The blood had been exposed to room air for at least 30 minutes. The following change in blood gases occurred:

A

PO2 increased/HCO3 – decreased

38
Q

An emphysema patient suffering from fluid accumulation in the alveolar spaces is likely to be in what state?

A

Respiratory acidosis

39
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The expected blood gas results for a patient in chronic renal failure would match:

A

Metabolic acidosis

40
Q

Severe diarrhea causes

A

Metabolic acidosis

41
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Absorption of vitamin B12 requires the presence of

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Intrinsic factor

42
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Most automated blood gas analyzers directly measure:

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pH, PCO2, and PO2

43
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pH, pCO2, HCO3- Levels
decreased, decreased, decreased

A

metabolic acidosis, compensated

44
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pH, pCO2, HCO3- Levels

decreased, increased, decreased

A

respiratory and metabolic acidosis

45
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pH, pCO2, HCO3- Levels
Increased, decreased, decreased

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respiratory alkalosis, compensated

46
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pH, pCO2, HCO3- Levels
increased, increased, decrease

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instrumental error

47
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pH, pCO2, HCO3- Levels

decreased, increased, increased

A

None of the above

48
Q

AAS

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Copper
Manganese
Magnesium
Iron
Molybdenum
Selenium
Cobalt
Zinc

49
Q

Amperometric

A

Chloride
Po2

50
Q

ISE

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Chloride
Iodide
Sodium
Ammonium
pH
Bicarbonate
Potassium
Flouride

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