Electrolyte Basics
These substances are replaced by giving inorganic or organic salts to maintain homeostasis
What are electrolytes
This fruit is commonly given to help raise potassium levels
What is a banana
Oral calcium is primarily absorbed by this part of the GI tract
What is the duodenum
Potassium bicarbonate administered too quickly can cause this acid–base disorder
What is acidosis
CNS depressant effects are raised when this electrolyte is paired with alcohol or hypnotics
What is magnesium
This electrolyte maintains osmotic pressure as well as concentration
What is sodium
Rapid administration of potassium is the primary cause of these
What are adverse effects
Calcium salts are primarily eliminated in this waste product
What is feces
Toxicity of ammonium chloride administration can lead to this acid–base disorder
What is metabolic acidosis
This reaction occurs when potassium phosphate mixes with calcium or magnesium in IV solutions
What is precipitation
This drug is known as the primary intracellular fluid (ICF) electrolyte
What is potassium
This heart condition can occur if potassium is rapidly administered
What is cardiac arrest
This electrolyte acts as a phosphate binder and strengthens myocardial tissue
What is calcium
Acidifying drugs are used to treat this metabolic disorder
What is metabolic alkalosis
Sign of toxicity when ammonium chloride is administered.
What is twitching
Term describing low serum calcium levels
What is hypocalcemia
This drug is given orally to raise potassium levels
What is potassium choride
The most severe symptom of hypercalcemia
What is a coma
This acidifying drug inhibits carbonic anhydrase
What is acetazolamide
Drug interaction of magnesium and this medication may lead to heart block
What is digoxin
Severe neuromuscular symptoms of hypomagnesemia may include this
What are seizures
This drug rids the body of potassium by causing diarrhea
Insolubility of calcium phosphate granules in pulmonary arterioles can cause this life-threatening condition
What is an embolism
This alkalinizing agent requires IV monitoring for phlebitis
What is tromethamine
This hormone’s secretion is stimulated by magnesium
What is PTH