Electrolytes

Question 1

Phosphorus (P)

Answer 1

2.5 4.5

“Phor: 4 Us: 2” (don’t forget the .5)

-Bone metabolism

Question 2

Calcium (Ca2+)

Answer 2

9-11 mg/dL

“call 911”
-Heart/muscle contractility, blood clotting, teeth formation

Question 3

Chloride (CL-)

Answer 3

95-105 mEq/L

“Chlorinated pool”
-Maintain fluid/acid-base balance

Question 4

Potassium (K+)

Answer 4

3.5-5.0 mEq/L

-Vital role in cell metabolism, nerve function, muscle function, acid-base balance
“about 3-5 bananas in every bunch, and you want them half ripe (0.5)”

Question 5

Sodium (Na+)

Answer 5

135-145 mEq/L

-Acid-base balance and fluid balance

Question 6

Magnesium (MG2+)

Answer 6

1.5-2.5 mg/dL

• Regulate BP, muscle contraction, nerve function
• “MAGnifying glass you see 1.5-2.5x bigger”