Electrolyte Imbalances Questions and Answers Already Passed
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Electrolyte Imbalances
Electrolyte Imbalances Questions and
Answers Already Passed
Which electrolyte is primarily involved in acid-base balance?
A) Bicarbonate
B) Calcium
C) Sodium
D) Phosphate
How does aldosterone influence electrolyte levels?
A) Decreases magnesium levels
B) Increases sodium reabsorption and p...
Electrolyte Imbalances Questions and
Answers Already Passed
Which electrolyte is primarily involved in acid-base balance?
✔✔A) Bicarbonate
B) Calcium
C) Sodium
D) Phosphate
How does aldosterone influence electrolyte levels?
A) Decreases magnesium levels
✔✔B) Increases sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion
C) Enhances calcium absorption
D) Lowers phosphate concentration
What is a likely cause of low serum calcium levels?
✔✔A) Vitamin D deficiency
B) Excessive protein intake
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,C) Low magnesium intake
D) High phosphorus levels
What is a key symptom of severe hypokalemia?
A) Increased blood pressure
✔✔B) Muscle paralysis
C) Excessive urination
D) Skin rash
What electrolyte plays a major role in regulating osmotic pressure?
A) Calcium
✔✔B) Sodium
C) Magnesium
D) Phosphate
Which of the following can cause hyperphosphatemia?
A) Severe vomiting
✔✔B) Chronic kidney disease
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, C) Hypocalcemia
D) Hypernatremia
How does fluid volume overload affect sodium levels?
✔✔A) Causes dilutional hyponatremia
B) Increases potassium concentration
C) Raises calcium levels
D) Decreases chloride concentration
What symptom is commonly seen with hypokalemia?
A) Excessive sweating
✔✔B) Muscle weakness and cramps
C) High blood pressure
D) Skin rashes
What electrolyte imbalance is most likely to cause cardiac arrhythmias?
A) Hyponatremia
B) Hypocalcemia
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