Fluid and Electrolyte Labs Flashcards
(22 cards)
Potassium
3.5-5.0
function of potassium
pumps the heart and muscles
hyperkalaemia
> 5.0
hypokalaemia
<3.0
sodium
135-145
function of sodium
swells body to maintain BP, BV and pH balance
hypernatremia
> 145
hyponatermia
<135
chloride
97-107
function of chloride
sodiums side kick
maintains BP, BV and pH balance
magnesium
1.3-2.1
function of magnesium
mellows the muscles (relaxes)
hypermagnesemia
> 2.1
hypomagnesemia
<1.3
calcium
9.0-10.5
function of calcium
keeps bones, blood and heart beats strong
hypercalcemia
> 10.5
hypocalcemia
<9.0
phosphate
3.0-4.5
function of phosphate
helps with bone and teeth formation
helps regulate calcium
Ca HIGH - Phosphate LOW
Ca LOW - Phosphate HIGH
hyperphosphatemia
> 4.5
hypophosphatemia
<3.0