Water Handling (Small Group) Flashcards

1
Q

True or False: mEq/L = mmol/L

A

True

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2
Q

Avg Na plasma concentration?

A

135-140 meq/L

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3
Q

Isotonic mOsm/kg?

A

280-300 mOsm/kg

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4
Q

True or False: Any SSRIs or psychiatric medications are common for causing increased risk of euvolemic hyponatremia.

A

True

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5
Q

Cortisol has negative feedback on _____

A

ADH

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6
Q

Why don’t you give pure water IV?

A

Cells will burst

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