Sodium

Question 1

functions of NA

Answer 1

1. neuromuscular irritability
2. acid base balance
3. chemical rxns
4. Na/K pump on membrane.
   THINK CNS.

Question 2

causes of hyponatermia

Answer 2

vomiting
diarrhea
diuretics
SIASH

Question 3

Manifestations of hyponatermia

Answer 3

1. neurological symptoms- confusion, coma, sezuires
2. if due to Na loss think hypovolemia
3. if due to dilution then think fliud overload

Question 4

hypernaterima casues

Answer 4

cushing disease
diabetes insipidus (too much urine, dilute) ADH issue so only water is leaving

Question 5

manisfaction of hypernatermia

Answer 5

neurologic symptoms such as confusion and coma
if too much Na gain think fluid overload
if due to water loss think hypovolemia