Electrolytes Flashcards
What is the most prevalent cation (+)in the ICF? ( in cell )
Potassium (K)+
what is the most prevalent cation (+) in the ECF ( outside cell)
Sodium (Na)
What is the most prevalent anion (-)in the ECF? ( outside cell)
Cl-
Chloride
What is the most prevalent anion(-) in the ICF?
PO4^3-
Phosphorus
Normal Na levels
135-145 mEq/L
Normal K levels
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Normal Cl levels
96-106 mEq/L
Normal Total Calcium levels
8.6-10.2 mg/dL
Normal P levels
2.4-4.0 mg/dL
Normal Mg levels
1.5-2.5 mEq/L
Which electrolyte is the main controller of osmolarity in the body?
Na
Hypernatremia will manifest as
Irritability, often fluid volume deficit
Hyponatremia will manifest as
Lethargy, often fluid volume excess
Hyperkalemia will manifest as
irritability
Hypokalemia will manifest as
weakness
hypercalcemia will manifest as
weakess, confusion, lethargy
hypocalcemia will manifest as
tetany, irritability, paresthesia, Chvostek’s
hyperphosphatemia will manifest as
the same as hypocalcemia: tetany, irritability, paresthesia, Chovstek’s
Hypophosphatemia will manifest as
the same as hypercalcemia: weakness, confusion, lethargy
Hypermagnesemia will manifest as
weakness, decreased deep tendon reflexes, lethargy
hypomagnesemia will manifest as
irritability
