electrolyte

Flashcard 1

Front:

Sodium (Na) — Normal Range?

Back:

135–145 mEq/L

Memory Trick: Sodium is “odd” → 1-3-5 & 1-4-5.

Flashcard 2

Front:

Potassium (K) — Normal Range?

Back:

3.5–5 mEq/L

Memory Trick: Bananas come in bunches of 3–5.

Flashcard 3

Front:

Calcium (Ca) — Normal Range?

Back:

9–10.5 mg/dL

Memory Trick: California earthquakes = 9–10.5.

Flashcard 4

Front:

Magnesium (Mg) — Normal Range?

Back:

1.5–2.5 mg/dL

Memory Trick: Magnifying glass makes things 1.5–2.5× bigger.

Flashcard 5

Front:

Chloride (Cl) — Normal Range?

Back:

98–106 mEq/L

Memory Trick: Pool chlorine—pool temp is 98–106°F.

Flashcard 6

Front:

Phosphorus (P) — Normal Range?

Back:

3.0–4.5 mg/dL

Memory Trick: “Perfect teeth” → phosphorus for bone/teeth.