5 Questions
What is the body's normal daily potassium requirement to maintain a serum potassium concentration of 3.5 to 5 mEq/L?
0.5 to 1 mEq/kg
What is the most abundant cation in the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
Potassium
Which hormonal mediator of potassium balance stimulates the cellular Na+/K+ ATPase pump to increase transport of potassium into liver, muscle, and adipose tissue?
Insulin
What promotes urinary potassium excretion in response to high-serum potassium concentrations?
Aldosterone
How is hypokalemia often categorized when the serum potassium is 3.1-3.5 mEq/L?
Mild
Test your knowledge of potassium and its role in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance with this quiz. Explore the body's daily potassium requirement and its impact on serum potassium concentration. Dive into the role of potassium in balancing intracellular and extracellular fluids and more.
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