Electrolytes and Fluid Regulation Flashcard

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What is the purpose of IV therapy?

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To rehydrate or put fluids back into the body.

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What is the normal range of potassium in the blood?

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What type of solution is used to correct a hypotonic problem?

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Hypertonic solution.

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Which electrolytes are primarily found in extracellular fluid?

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Sodium, calcium, and chloride.

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What condition is characterized by abnormally low magnesium concentration in the blood?

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Hypomagnesemia.

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Define electrolytes.

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Electrolytes are minerals in the body that carry an electric charge and are essential for various bodily functions.

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What is the role of sodium in the body?

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Sodium helps regulate fluid balance, blood pressure, and is essential for muscle and nerve function.

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What is hyperkalemia?

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Hyperkalemia is a condition characterized by elevated levels of potassium in the blood.

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What is the function of calcium in the body?

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Calcium is crucial for bone health, muscle contraction, and nerve signaling.

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What is the difference between isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions?

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Isotonic solutions have equal solute concentration, hypertonic solutions have higher solute concentration, and hypotonic solutions have lower solute concentration compared to the cell.