Electrolytes Flashcards
0
Q
What is the most prevalent cation (+)in the ICF? ( in cell )
A
Potassium (K)+
1
Q
what is the most prevalent cation (+) in the ECF ( outside cell)
A
Sodium (Na)
2
Q
What is the most prevalent anion (-)in the ECF? ( outside cell)
A
Cl-
Chloride
3
Q
What is the most prevalent anion(-) in the ICF?
A
PO4^3-
Phosphorus
4
Q
Normal Na levels
A
135-145 mEq/L
5
Q
Normal K levels
A
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
6
Q
Normal Cl levels
A
96-106 mEq/L
7
Q
Normal Total Calcium levels
A
8.6-10.2 mg/dL
8
Q
Normal P levels
A
2.4-4.0 mg/dL
9
Q
Normal Mg levels
A
1.5-2.5 mEq/L
10
Q
Which electrolyte is the main controller of osmolarity in the body?
A
Na
11
Q
Hypernatremia will manifest as
A
Irritability, often fluid volume deficit
12
Q
Hyponatremia will manifest as
A
Lethargy, often fluid volume excess
13
Q
Hyperkalemia will manifest as
A
irritability
14
Q
Hypokalemia will manifest as
A
weakness
