Patho Test 3

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electrolytes found in the body.


 
  
Created Apr 24, 2007
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cgharmon

 

 
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The most abundant ECF electrolyte
 
Sodium
2
Important in regulating acid/base
 
Sodium
3
Deals with serum osmolarity and SG of urine
 
Sodium
4
Main ICF cation
 
Potassium
5
Regulates cell excitability
 
Potassium
6
Found in bananas and oranges
 
Potassium
7
Treatment for hyperkalemia
 
Kayelatate
8
Tag along electrolyte
 
chloride
9
Binds with hydrogen in the stomach
 
Chloride
10
Maintains fluid in blood vessels
 
Chloride
11
Binds with NA
 
Chloride
12
Helps maintain strong bones and teeth
 
Calcium
13
Aids in muscle contraction
 
Calcium
14
Aids in blood clotting
 
Cacium
15
If PTH levels increase, calcium will...
 
increase
16
Most is found in the bones
 
Phosphorus
17
Involved in energy metabolism
 
Phosphorus
18
Necessary for muscle growth
 
Phosphorus
19
Found in soft drinks, dairy products, some fish, nuts
 
Phosphorus
20
most common cause for hyperphosphatemia
 
renal failure

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