Electrolyte Imbalance EAQ Questions and Answers Graded A+
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Electrolyte Imbalance EAQ Questions
and Answers Graded A+
What can excessive sodium intake lead to?
Hypertension and fluid retention
What effect does fluid overload have on potassium levels?
It can dilute potassium levels, leading to hypokalemia
How does hypophosphatemia affect red ...
Electrolyte Imbalance EAQ Questions
and Answers Graded A+
What can excessive sodium intake lead to?
✔✔Hypertension and fluid retention
What effect does fluid overload have on potassium levels?
✔✔It can dilute potassium levels, leading to hypokalemia
How does hypophosphatemia affect red blood cells?
✔✔It leads to decreased oxygen delivery and impaired cellular metabolism
What is the effect of hyperkalemia on nerve conduction?
✔✔It decreases nerve impulse transmission, leading to weakness and paralysis
What condition can lead to both hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia?
✔✔Chronic kidney disease
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,How does hypermagnesemia affect reflexes?
✔✔It causes diminished deep tendon reflexes
What happens to the body when there is an imbalance of chloride?
✔✔It leads to disruptions in acid-base balance and fluid movement
What is a potential effect of untreated hyponatremia?
✔✔Cerebral edema and brain herniation
What is a common cause of hyperphosphatemia?
✔✔Acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease
How does severe dehydration affect the cardiovascular system?
✔✔It causes hypotension and tachycardia
What is the main clinical sign of hyperkalemia?
✔✔Peaked T waves on an ECG
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, What is the most common symptom of hypokalemia?
✔✔Muscle weakness and cramping
What is a common cause of hypercalcemia?
✔✔Hyperparathyroidism
What effect does hyponatremia have on brain function?
✔✔It can cause confusion and seizures
How does hyperkalemia affect the heart?
✔✔It can cause arrhythmias and irregular heart rhythms
What is a common sign of dehydration related to electrolyte imbalance?
✔✔Dry mouth and reduced urine output
What electrolyte imbalance is associated with kidney failure?
✔✔Hyperkalemia
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