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Electrolytes Part 1
Study cards for Sodium and Potassium imbalances
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hyponatremia, Hypernatremia | Low sodium, High Sodium |
| Hypokalemia, Hyperkalemia | Low potassium, High potassium |
| Hypocalcemia, Hypercalcemia | Low calcium, High Calcium |
| Hypomagnesemia, Hypermagnesemia | Low magnesium, High magnesium |
| Hypophospherate, Hyperphospherate | Low phosphorus, high phosphorus |
| Hypochloremia, Hyperchloremia | Low chloride, High chloride |
| Normal sodium (Na+) level | 135-145 mEq/L |
| Normal Potassium (K+) Level | 3.5-5.0 mEq/L |
| Normal Calcium (Ca++) level | 8.6-10.2 mEq/L |
| Normal Calcium ionized level | 4.5-5.0 mg/L |
| Normal magnesium (Mg++) level | 1.3-2.3 mEq/L |
| Normal Chloride (Cl-) level | 97-107 mEq/L |
| Normal Phosphorus level | 2.5-4.5 mg/L |
| Average Sodium Intake | 4.6 gm per day (found in most foods, steroids, and IV fluids) |
| Signs and symptoms of Hyponatremia | confusion, muscle twitching, HA, agitation, dizziness,bounding pulse, tachycardia, decreased BPorthostatic hypotension, edema |
| Causes of Hyponatremia | Caused by imbalance of H20... Anorexia, Alcholism, inadequate intake/absorption of Na) |
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