12 Questions
What is the most appropriate initial medical treatment for a patient with respiratory alkalosis that is uncompensated?
Provide oxygen therapy
A patient presents with metabolic acidosis due to diarrhea. What electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with this condition?
Hypokalemia
Which of the following clinical presentations is most likely to be associated with rhabdomyolysis?
Muddy brown casts
What is the primary pharmacological treatment for hyperthyroidism aimed at controlling its symptoms?
Beta blocker
A patient with ESRD presenting with uremia would most likely require which intervention?
Needs dialysis
What is the characteristic electrolyte abnormality associated with low magnesium levels?
Hypocalcemia
In a patient with polyuria, what is the most likely cause in diabetics?
Increased urine output due to osmotic diuresis
For a teenager with elevated blood sugar and growth impairment, which test would be most appropriate to evaluate the affected organ?
C-peptide level test
What is the primary cause of ACTH-independent hypercortisolism?
Adrenocortical adenoma
What is the best fluid management strategy for a patient with diabetes insipidus presenting with low urine osmolality?
Fluid restriction
Which condition is most strongly associated with hyperkalemia among the options provided?
Primary hyperaldosteronism
What is the typical finding in patients with Cushing syndrome that involves pathological deposition of fat in certain areas?
Supraclavicular fat pad
Test your knowledge on acid-base disorders and urinalysis with this quiz. Questions cover topics like respiratory alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, urine analysis findings, and causes of different types of renal failure.
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