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What is the normal range of chloride concentration in the ECF?
What is the normal range of chloride concentration in the ECF?
- 95–110 mEq/L (correct)
- 125–140 mEq/L
- 80–95 mEq/L
- 110–125 mEq/L
What is the primary reason for measuring serum chloride?
What is the primary reason for measuring serum chloride?
- To validate the serum sodium concentration (correct)
- To diagnose metabolic acidosis
- To assess kidney function
- To monitor electrolyte imbalance
What is often accompanied by an increased serum chloride concentration?
What is often accompanied by an increased serum chloride concentration?
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Hypochloremia
- Hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis (correct)
- Metabolic alkalosis
What can cause hypochloremia?
What can cause hypochloremia?
What is the name of the equation that describes the relationship between serum concentrations of sodium, bicarbonate, and chloride?
What is the name of the equation that describes the relationship between serum concentrations of sodium, bicarbonate, and chloride?
What is hyperchloremia usually accompanied by?
What is hyperchloremia usually accompanied by?
What is the primary defense against hypertonicity in the body?
What is the primary defense against hypertonicity in the body?
Which of the following conditions can cause hypernatremia?
Which of the following conditions can cause hypernatremia?
Where is the majority of potassium found in the body?
Where is the majority of potassium found in the body?
What is the normal range of serum potassium concentration?
What is the normal range of serum potassium concentration?
What is the consequence of excessive salt intoxication?
What is the consequence of excessive salt intoxication?
What is the main function of potassium in the body?
What is the main function of potassium in the body?
What is the primary function of the osmoregulatory system in relation to plasma sodium concentrations?
What is the primary function of the osmoregulatory system in relation to plasma sodium concentrations?
What would be a possible cause of an increase in serum sodium concentration?
What would be a possible cause of an increase in serum sodium concentration?
What hormone enhances the reabsorption of free water in the kidneys?
What hormone enhances the reabsorption of free water in the kidneys?
What is the term for a total body depletion of sodium?
What is the term for a total body depletion of sodium?
What is the name of the hormone that increases the excretion of sodium in the kidneys?
What is the name of the hormone that increases the excretion of sodium in the kidneys?
What is the term for hyponatremia that occurs when the ECF compartment expands without an equivalent increase in sodium?
What is the term for hyponatremia that occurs when the ECF compartment expands without an equivalent increase in sodium?
