Phosphate

Question 1

what is the normal range in the body for phosphate?

Answer 1

2.5 to 4.5 mg/dL

Question 2

-deficit of phosphate

Answer 2

hypophosphatemia ( < 2.5 mg/dL)

Question 3

what can lead to hypophosphatemia?

Answer 3

shift of phosphorous into cells
alcoholism
anabolic steroid use
malnutrition
burns

Question 4

what are the signs and symptoms of hypophosphatemia?

Answer 4

Neuro: intention tremors, parasthesias
Mental: confusion, stuporous
Skeletal: bone pain, joint stiffness

Question 5

what is the tx for hypophosphatemia?

Answer 5

improve diet

Question 6

-excess of phosphate

Answer 6

hyperphosphatemia ( > 4.5 mg/dL)

Question 7

what can lead to hyperphosphatemia?

Answer 7

renal failure
chemotherapy
hypothermia
excess vitamin D
disruption of Ca levels
heat stroke

Question 8

what foods are high in phosphates?

Answer 8

organ meat
fish
poultry

Question 9

• in ECF, bone, skeletal muscle and nerve tissue
• involved in chemical actions of cells, metabolism
• absorbed in intestine
• kids have higher levels (newborns 2x as much as adults r/t growth hormones)

Answer 9

phosphates

Question 10

what are the signs and symptoms of hyperphosphatemia?

Answer 10

Neuro: parasthesias
Muscle: weakness, tetany
GI: nausea

Question 11

what is the tx for hyperphosphatemia?

Answer 11

treat underlying disease

dialysis