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which of the following is NOT used to measure electrolytes in a clinical laboratory?
immunochromatographic method
a decrease in blood pH is called ________, and this can results in an intracellular shift of
potassium to cause __________. acidosis, hyperkalemia
the major EXTRACELLULAR fluid electrolyte is? sodium
Ca2+ levels must be corrected in blood samples because of what feature? binding by
serum albumin
hyponatremia is.... decreased blood sodium levels
which of the following is considered a normal value for Fractional Excretion of Sodium?
1-2%
, Fractional Excretion of Sodium is a measure of sodium present in urine and it is calculated based
on the relative levels of what else in urine? creatinine
which of the following is NOT one of the homeostatic (NORMAL) mechanisms involved in
establishing a Na+/water balance? SIADH
- syndrome for inappropriate ADH
- leads to imbalance of water in blood
Normal:
- renin/angiotensin, ADH, aldosterone
the major INTRACELLULAR electrolyte is... potassium
the most abundant anion in EXTRACELLULAR is... chloride
the most abundant anion in INTRACELLULAR is... phosphate