create tiny electrical charges when dissolved in water break into particles
What are ions
100
Signs and symptoms of this condition include muscular skeletal weakness, cramping in lower extrematies, decreased bowel sounds, orthostatic hypotension, & ECG changes.
What is hypokalemia
100
Normal value for this electrolyte is 96-105mEq
What is chloride
100
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Who is Merissa Pighini
200
fluid and plasma within the VESSELS
What is intravascular
200
a measure of chemical activity
What is mEq
200
This condition occurs when blood levels fall below 1.5 mEq Kidneys tend to excrete more potassium. Sings and symptoms of this condition include neuromuscular irritability. Causes may include prolonged malnutrition
What is hypomagnesemia
200
Normal value of this is 7.35-7.45
What is Ph
200
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Who is Melissa Salmons
300
Nephrons filter blood at a rate of 125 ml/min or 180L/day leading to output of 1-2 L or 1000-2000mL
What is glomerular filtration
300
Normal lab level is 134-142
What is sodium
300
most commonly occurs as a result of renal insufficiency or increased intake of phosphate and vitiman D. S&S include numbness and tingling around the mouth, muscle spasms may develop
What is hyperphosphatemia
300
Normal value for this electrolyte is 4mEq / L
What is phosphorus
300
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What is ADEK
400
movement of particles in all directions through a solution or gas.
What is diffusion
400
condition of less than normal sodium in the blood. Possible causes of this condition include inadequate dietary intake of sodium, loss of GI fluids, diarrhea, and vomiting
What is hyponatremia
400
Results when a signaficent amount of is lost from the body.Patients with this condition should avoid alkaline agents such ask Alka-Seltzer, and sodium bicarb
What is metabolic alkalosis
400
Normal value is 22-24
What is bicarbonate (HCO3)
400
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500
force requiring energy to move molecules into cells without regard for their positive or negative charge
What is active transport
500
Foods rich in this electrolyte include Apricots, Bananas, Grapefruit, melon, figs, dates, and oranges
What is Potassium
500
This condition is caused by hyperventilation resulting in loss of excessive amounts of carbon dioxide. pH rises with the increase of carbonic acid which is blown off with each exhalation.
What is respiratory alkalosis
500
Normal value for this electrolyte is 1.5-2.4mEq
What is magnesium
500
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