Miscellaneous

Question 1

Anion Gap

Answer 1

a measurement of the difference-or gap-between the negatively charged and positively charged electrolytes.

Question 2

Acidosis

Answer 2

High anion gap; higher than normal acid in blood

Question 3

Calculation of Anion Gap

Answer 3

Anion Gap = Sodium - (Chloride + Bicarbonate) or [sodium + potassium] - (Chloride + Bicarbonate)

Question 4

Normal Anion Gap

Answer 4

7-16 mmol/L (sodium); 10-20 mmol/L (sodium+potassium)