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Serum Electrolytes?
Normal values and interpretations of abnormal values
Question | Answer |
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135 to 145 mEq/L | Serum sodium |
hyponatremia | syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion |
Hypernatremia | Diabetes insipidus |
Serum potassium | 3.5 to 5 mEq/L |
Hypokalemia | Diarrhea |
Hyperkalemia | Burns;Renal Failure |
Total serum calcium | 8.9-10.1 mg/dL |
Hypocalcemia | Acute pacreatitis |
Hypercalcemia | hyperparathyroidism |
Ionized calcium | 4.4 to 5.3 mg/dL |
Ionized calcium <4.4mg/dL | Massive transfusion |
serum phosphates | 2.5 to 4.5 mg/dL or 1.8 to 2.6 mEq/L |
Hypophosphatemia | Diabetic ketoacidosis |
Hyperphospatemia | Renal insufficiency |
Serum Magnesium | 1.5 to 2.5 mEq/L |
Hypomagnesemia | Malnutrition |
Hypermagnesemia | Renal failure |
Serum Chloride | 96 to 106 mEq/L |
Hypochloremia | Prolonged vomiting |
What electrolyte imbalances cause Thirst, CNS changes, and Increased interstitial fluid? | hypercalcemia and hypernatremia |
135 to 145 mEq/L | Serum sodium |
hyponatremia | syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion |
Hypernatremia | Diabetes insipidus |
Serum potassium | 3.5 to 5 mEq/L |
Hypokalemia | Diarrhea |
Hyperkalemia | Burns;Renal Failure |
Total serum calcium | 8.9-10.1 mg/dL |
Hypocalcemia | Acute pacreatitis |
Hypercalcemia | hyperparathyroidism |
Ionized calcium | 4.4 to 5.3 mg/dL |
Ionized calcium <4.4mg/dL | Massive transfusion |
serum phosphates | 2.5 to 4.5 mg/dL or 1.8 to 2.6 mEq/L |
Hypophosphatemia | Diabetic ketoacidosis |
Hyperphospatemia | Renal insufficiency |
Serum Magnesium | 1.5 to 2.5 mEq/L |
Hypomagnesemia | Malnutrition |
Hypermagnesemia | Renal failure |
Serum Chloride | 96 to 106 mEq/L |
Hypochloremia | Prolonged vomiting |
Hypercalemia | Hypocalcemia |