renal clinical problem solving Flashcards
1
Q
body fluids constitute ____female, ____male
A
55%; 60%
2
Q
2 barriers that separate ICF, interstitial fluid, plasma
A
- plasma membrane,
2. blood vessel wall
3
Q
fxn of ANP
A
promotes natriuresis, excretes Na, Cl, water in order to decr blood volume
4
Q
fxns of electrolytes (4)
A
- control osmosis of water b/w body fluid compartments
- maintain acid-base balance
- carry electrical current
- serve as cofactors
5
Q
what are the primary cation/anion in ECF?
A
Na, Cl
6
Q
ICF primary cation is____; primary anion is___
A
K; proteins/phosphates
7
Q
what represents 90% extracellular cations
A
Na
8
Q
what is Cl regulated by?
A
ADH
9
Q
mst prevalent anion in ECF
A
Cl
10
Q
msot abundant cation in ICF
A
K
11
Q
potassium is regualted by?
A
aldosterone
12
Q
prominent U wave on EKG
A
hypokalemia
13
Q
peaked T wave, widened QRS
A
hyperkalemia
14
Q
2nd most prevalent extraclllar anion
A
bicarb
15
Q
most abundant mineral in the body
A
Ca
