SAS 2 Flashcards
Are solutions of inorganic and organic solutes which are important to maintain internal homeostasis within the body so
the cells and tissues will have constant environment.
Body Fluids
Anions (negatively charged) moved toward?
Anode
Cations (positively charged) moved toward?
Cathode
Physiological electrolytes include?
Na+
K+
Ca2+
Mg2+
Cl-
HCO3-
HPO4-
H2PO42-
SO42- and some organic anions (e.g. Lactate).
Are among the most commonly used laboratory tests by clinicians for assessment of a patient’s clinical condition and
disease state.
Serum Electrolyte
Concentrations
This ion belongs in Group IA (Alkali metal / Soluble group) in the periodic table together with Li, K, Rb, Cs, Fr.
Sodium
Normal values of sodium.
135-147 mEq/L
“Dietary inorganic macro-mineral”
Sodium
Can incorporated in blood sample collection tube to avoid blood corpuscle adhering to innerwall and maximum reduction of blood sample haemocytolysis.
Sodium citrate (Na3C6H7O5)
Is the most common salt that is use as an electrolyte replenisher.
Sodium chloride (NaCl)
Normal values of potassium.
(3.5-5.2 mEq/L)
Potassium is derived from?
Kalium “the calcined ashes”; which originally meant potash, an alkali extracted in a pot from the ash of burnt wood or tree leaves.
Makes glass amber-colored or light resistant.
Potassium
Order of diuretic efficiency.
nitrate > chloride > bicarbonate = acetate = citrate
Normal values of magnesium.
1.5-2.6 mg/L
A group IIA (Alkali Earth metals: Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra) ion which came from the origin, magnesia.
Magnesium
Second most abundant cation intracellularly.
Magnesium
Predominant cation in the extracellular fluid.
Sodium