Water and Minerals Flashcards
Pertain to the elements in their simple inorganic form
Minerals
Major Minerals
- Sodium
- Chloride
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Magnesium
Involved in fluid balance via antidiuretic hormone and aldosterone secretion
Sodium
Nerve transmission and neurological function
Sodium
critical for brain health
Sodium
it helps control BP and blood volume
Sodium
Maintain acid base balance in conjunction with chloride
Sodium
Sodium maintain acid base balance in conjunction with _______________
chloride
MAJOR CATION OF ECF
Sodium
Major cation in the ICF is
Potassium
DIETARY SOURCES of Sodium
- Processed or prepared foods
- Preservative or flavoring agent in food products
- Hidden sources (Medications)
RDA of Sodium for adults
500 mg/day
Symptoms of Sodium Deficiency
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle cramps, and mental status changes (confusion and disorientation)
Excess Sodium
- Hypernatremia
- Contributes to the development of edema and hypertension and lead to neurological signs
Fluid balance
Chloride
major anion of the ECF
Chloride
Acid base balance and moves across the cell membrane to interact with potassium
Chloride
main role of Chloride is acid base balance and moves across the cell membrane to interact with ____________
potassium
Maintain gastric acidity (HCL)
Chloride
Chloride works with?
Potassium, Sodium and Carbon Dioxide
Chloride RDA
750 mg/day
Chloride is often linked with ___________ in foods
sodium
Chloride Deficiency
- Infants with condition of failure to thrive
- Losses occur through GI tract and result in dehydration and
acid base imbalance
Excess Sodium
- Vomiting
- Not usually seen unless there is an underlying disease state
Important in nerve transmission and muscle contraction
Potassium
Maintain acid base balance by transcellular shifting in response to acid base changes in the body
Potassium
Cardiac muscle
Potassium
MAJOR CATION OF THE ICF
Potassium
Dietary Sources of Potassium
- Cooked dried beans, potatoes, banana, orange
- Fresh fruits, less in processed foods
Large amounts of licorice in the diet can lead to
hypokalemia and sodium water retention
RDA of Potassium for adults
2000 mg/day
Potassium is seen coexisting with deficiencies of other electrolytes like
magnesium and calcium
Certain medications can lead to retained levels of potassium in the body such as
ace inhibitors, steroids, and potassium sparing diuretics
Potassium deficiency is seen usually from the use of certain medications that promote _____________________
K+ excretion
help rid your body of salt (sodium) and water. can decrease edema and blood pressure
Diuretics
Constituent part of bones and teeth
Calcium
Nerve conduction (neurotransmitter) and muscle contraction (actin/myosin)
Calcium
Coagulation pathway
Calcium
Active and inactive forms exist in the body (ionized and nonionized)
Calcium
Calcium has an inverse relationship with?
Phosphorus