Sodium Flashcards
1
Q
Daily recommendation of Na is
A
1 to 5 g and for hypertension patients 1g
2
Q
Na is excreted by fou mechanisms
A
RAAS
ANPEPTIDE
DOPAMINE
GFR
3
Q
Na function as
A
Acid base balnce
Buffer
Osmotic pressure balance
Cell membrane permeability
4
Q
Hyperantremia is caused bu
A
Water depeltion(diabetes insipidus)
Excessive aldosterone secretion
Eg:cohns syndrome and cushing syndrome(high cortisol secretion)
5
Q
Loss of sodium is due to
A
Addison disease (aldosterone deficiency)
