Sodium Na+ Flashcards by Karen Duong | Brainscape

Q

Diuretics

A

Inhibit Na+ ra

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Majority of Na+ ra occurs in the

A

Proximal tubule

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Q

Aldosterone

A

Increase Na+ ra and K+ secretion in late distal tubules.

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Q

Hyponatremia

A

Too much water in relation to sodium in serum

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Q

Hyponatremia

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Plasma Na+ concentration <120 mEq/L

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In patient with increased intracranial pressure after head injury

A

Water shifts into brain cells b/c ECF osmolality decreases. Keep their serum sodium normal or slightly high in such patients.

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