Chloride
How can someone get chloride in their daily life?
eating a sodium-rich diet
What other electrolyte has an inverse relationship with phosphate?
calcium
What is the lab value for normal albumin?
3.5-5.0
What is the lab value for pH in terms of acid/base balance?
7.35-7.45
What is the normal value of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)?
< (less than) 100
What other low electrolyte can cause low chloride levels?
Low potassium
What three lab values will decrease the absorption of phosphate?
calcium, magnesium, and albumin
What is the normal value for Hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c)?
5-7%
What is the normal value for PaCO2 in acid/base balance?
35-45
What is the lab value for C-reactive Protein (CRP)?
< (less than) 0.1g
What are the biggest signs and symptoms of hypochloremia?
tetany; hyperactive DTRs; cramping' metabolic alkalosis
What are some causes of hypophosphatemia?
malnutrition; alcohol withdrawl; and DKA
What is the normal lab value for ammonia?
15-60
What is normal value for bicarb?
22-26
1.015-1.025
What is the biggest sign &/or symptom of hyperchloremia?
decreased cardiac output
What are some symptoms of hypophosphatemia?
Weakness; fatigue; seizures; coma
What is the normal value for amylase?
25-125
how do you know when the pH is acidic vs basic
acidic - less than 7.35; basic - more than 7.45
What is the level for fasting blood glucose?
< (less than or equal to) 110
What are some causes of hypochloremia?
Severe vomiting; diarrhea; burns
What is the normal lab value for phosphate?
2.5-4.5
What is the normal value for lipase?
10-140
What is the nemonic to remember for acid-base balance?
Respiratory Opposite Metabolic Equal
2.5-3.5