Macrominerals Flashcards
1
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Ca
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dairy, sardines, leafy greens Blood clotting, nerve impulses Deficiency: muscle twitching/trembling, fever, vomiting Tx: Vit D
2
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P
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chicken, pork, dairy, sunflower seeds Nerve impulses, bones & teeth Def: fragile bones, stiff joints Tx: IV fluids w P DDx: CBC
3
Q
K
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spinach, brocoli, bananas, fish, meat Nerve transmission, muscle fx Def: vom, muscle weakness Tx: supplements DDx: BLD test
4
Q
Na/Cl
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salt, celery, tomatoes electrolytes of water Def: tachycardia, polyuria Tx: supplements DDx: BLD test
5
Q
Mg
A
leafy greens, fish, nuts Heart & muscle performance Def: muscle weakness, spasms Tx: IV DDx: heart beat, ECG
