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Hypernatremia refers to an elevated blood level of |
Sodium |
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Hpokalemia refers to a reduced blood level of |
Potassium |
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The primary extracellular cation that is commonly measured in veterinary species is |
Sodium |
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The primary intracellular cation that is commonly measured in veterinary species is |
Potassium |
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The primary anion that plays a role in the body's buffer system and that aids in the transport of carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs is |
Bicarbonate |
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The most common cause of excess blood cortisol is |
Misuse of glucocorticoid therapy |
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Addison's disease is the result of |
Hypoadrenocorticism |
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Cushing's disease is the result of |
Hyperadrenocorticism |
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Increased ________ levels indicate hypoxia or hypoperfusion |
Lactate |
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Increase ________ levels indicate muscle damage |
Creatine kinase |
