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Electrolytes
Fluid electrolytes
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
11/18/2015

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What are the 4 positive charged cations?
Definition
Na, K, Ca, Mg
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What are the 4 negative charged ions?
Definition
Cl, HCO3, HPO4, SO4
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What is the major cation in ECF and what is the serum concentration mEq/L?
Definition
Sodium (Na) range is 135-145 mEq/L
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Which electrolyte regulates ECF volume, helps maintain blood volume, interacts with calcium to maintain muscle contractions and stimulates conductions of nerve impulses?
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Sodium -Na
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This electrolyte moves by active transport across cell membranes, regulated by aldosterone and ADH levels, reabsorbed and excreted by the kidneys, minimal loss through perspiration and feces and low levels may be caused by excess water intake?
Definition
Sodium -Na
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What are some sources of Na?
Definition
Salt, soy sauce, cured pork, cheese, milk processed foods preserved with salt.
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What is the major cation of the ICF and what is the serum concentration?
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Potassium -K range 3.5-5 mEq/L
Term
Which electrolyte maintains ICF osmolality, regulates conduction of cardiac rhythm, transmits electrical impulses throughout the body system, assists with acid-base balance?
Definition
Potassium -K
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This electrolyte is regulated by aldosterone, is excreted & conserved through the kidneys, lost through vomiting and diarrhea, triggered by many diuretics?
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Potassium -K
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What are sources of Potassium?
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Bananas, oranges, apricots, figs, dates, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, spinach, diary products, and meat.
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