Water, E, acid base balance Flashcards
1
Q
how much insensible water loss every day
A
0.8-1.2 Liter
2
Q
meq is
A
mg/atomic wt times valence
3
Q
food high/ low in potassium
A
banana, orange, tomato, potato, cantaloupe, low: apple, cranberry, blueberry, carrot, corn
4
Q
most abondant cations
A
sodium, k, ca, mg
5
Q
most abondant anions
A
chloride, phosphorus
6
Q
Na level:
A
135-145
7
Q
K
A
3.5-5
8
Q
ca
A
4.5-5.5
9
Q
what is anasarca
A
extreme, generalized edema and swelling
10
Q
anasarca caused by
A
ht, liver renal failure, protein calorie malnutrition
11
Q
best measure of dehydration
A
serum sodium
12
Q
major buffer
A
carbonic acid H2CO3, sodium bicarbonate NAHCO3
13
Q
normal PH, HCO3, pCO2
A
7.4, 24-28, 35-45
14
Q
REC WT GAIN: NORMAL WT
A
25-35
15
Q
REC WT GAIN: UNDER WT
A
28-40
