Fluid and Electrolyte Labs Flashcards
1
Q
Potassium
A
3.5-5.0
2
Q
function of potassium
A
pumps the heart and muscles
3
Q
hyperkalaemia
A
> 5.0
4
Q
hypokalaemia
A
<3.0
5
Q
sodium
A
135-145
6
Q
function of sodium
A
swells body to maintain BP, BV and pH balance
7
Q
hypernatremia
A
> 145
8
Q
hyponatermia
A
<135
9
Q
chloride
A
97-107
10
Q
function of chloride
A
sodiums side kick
maintains BP, BV and pH balance
11
Q
magnesium
A
1.3-2.1
12
Q
function of magnesium
A
mellows the muscles (relaxes)
13
Q
hypermagnesemia
A
> 2.1
14
Q
hypomagnesemia
A
<1.3
15
Q
calcium
A
9.0-10.5
