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Sodium value Ans: Na+ 135-145 mEg/L
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Potassium Value normal range( intercellular cation) Ans: 3.5-
5.0 mEq/L
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Calcium value normal range Ans: 9-11 mg/dL

Magnesium normal values Ans: 1.5-2.5 mEq/L


Phosphate value normal range Ans: 2.5-4.5 mg/dL


Hypernatremia causes Ans: sodium greater than 145, intake
excessive, IV fluids (hypertonic Nacl, IV sodium bicarbonate),
hypertonic tube feedings without water supplements, near-
drowning in salt water, inadequate water intake (cog impaired),
excessive water loss


Hyponatremia Less than 135 mEq/L Ans: low sodium in the
blood


Too much water


Fix: Increase dietary sodium


List the electrolytes from least to greatest mEg/dL Ans:
Magnesium:1.5-2.5

, 2


Phosphate:2.5-3.5

Potassium: 3.5-5.5


Calcium: 9-11


Sodium: 135-145


Hyperkalemia K> 5.0mEq/L Ans: high potassium, and kidneys
are failing.ex: addison disease
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- In acidotic state
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1 kg body weight = how much fluid? Ans: 1 kg body wt = 1 L
fluid

Which is the tap water Antidiuretic Hormone or Aldodterone?
Ans: ADH


Antidiuretic Hormone Ans: promotes reabsorption of water in
the kidneys


Alddosterone Ans: Promotes reabsorption of sodium and water
in the kidneys


Pitting Edema Ans: Fluid third spaced into interstitial space.


Furosemide Ans: Potassium wasting diuretics, used when
potassium level are too high.


HypoKalemia K<3.5mEq/L Ans: - Excess loss (vomiting
diarrhea, NG suctioning, laxatives)

- Deficient intake(mlam