Electrolytes Flashcards

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Na+ (Sodium)

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Increases: May indicate dehydration.

Decrease: due to vomiting/diarrhea OR with Addisons, kidney disease.

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K+ (Potassium)

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Increase: Kidney disease due to decrease excretion. Addison’s disease.

Decrease: dehydration and kidney obstruction. Can be decreased due to vomiting/diarrhea.

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Cl- (Chloride)

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Increases: Dehydration

Decrease: Diarrhea/vomiting

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