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A patient presents with muscle weakness, fatigue, and cardiac arrhythmias. The physician suspects an electrolyte imbalance. Which of the following Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) results would be most consistent with these symptoms?
A patient presents with muscle weakness, fatigue, and cardiac arrhythmias. The physician suspects an electrolyte imbalance. Which of the following Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) results would be most consistent with these symptoms?
- Sodium (Na) of 130 mEq/L, Potassium (K) of 6.2 mEq/L (correct)
- Sodium (Na) of 140 mEq/L, Potassium (K) of 4.5 mEq/L
- Sodium (Na) of 148 mEq/L, Potassium (K) of 3.8 mEq/L
- Sodium (Na) of 138 mEq/L, Potassium (K) of 3.0 mEq/L
A patient is prescribed a medication that interferes with the kidneys' ability to excrete potassium. Which of the following BMP results would be most expected after several weeks of therapy?
A patient is prescribed a medication that interferes with the kidneys' ability to excrete potassium. Which of the following BMP results would be most expected after several weeks of therapy?
- Decreased BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)
- Hyponatremia
- Increased creatinine
- Hyperkalemia (correct)
A patient's BMP reveals a significantly elevated calcium level. Which of the following reciprocal changes regarding phosphate levels would be expected?
A patient's BMP reveals a significantly elevated calcium level. Which of the following reciprocal changes regarding phosphate levels would be expected?
- No change in phosphate level
- Normal phosphate level
- Decreased phosphate level (correct)
- Elevated phosphate level
A patient is diagnosed with a condition causing chronic hyperventilation. How would you expect this to manifest in their Basic Metabolic Panel results, focusing on electrolyte balance?
A patient is diagnosed with a condition causing chronic hyperventilation. How would you expect this to manifest in their Basic Metabolic Panel results, focusing on electrolyte balance?
Which of the following is the most important reason for including creatinine in a Basic Metabolic Panel?
Which of the following is the most important reason for including creatinine in a Basic Metabolic Panel?
A patient's serum creatinine doubles from 0.6 mg/dL to 1.2 mg/dL. What does this change likely indicate?
A patient's serum creatinine doubles from 0.6 mg/dL to 1.2 mg/dL. What does this change likely indicate?
Which of the following conditions would most likely lead to an increased glucose level in a patient's Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)?
Which of the following conditions would most likely lead to an increased glucose level in a patient's Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)?
A patient's Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) level is 35 mg/dL. Which of the following could this elevated level indicate?
A patient's Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) level is 35 mg/dL. Which of the following could this elevated level indicate?
A physician orders a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) for a patient. Which of the following combinations of tests would be included in this panel?
A physician orders a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) for a patient. Which of the following combinations of tests would be included in this panel?
How is creatinine produced in the body, and why is it useful for estimating Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)?
How is creatinine produced in the body, and why is it useful for estimating Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)?
A patient's glucose level is 130 mg/dL. Which additional information is most important for interpreting this result?
A patient's glucose level is 130 mg/dL. Which additional information is most important for interpreting this result?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between liver function, kidney function, and Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) levels?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between liver function, kidney function, and Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) levels?
A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) includes all the tests in a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) plus which additional tests related to organ function?
A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) includes all the tests in a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) plus which additional tests related to organ function?
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What is a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)?
What is a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)?
A group of 8 tests that give information about your body's metabolism.
What is hypernatremia?
What is hypernatremia?
Sodium levels are too high in the blood.
What is hyponatremia?
What is hyponatremia?
Sodium levels are too low in the blood.
What is hyperkalemia?
What is hyperkalemia?
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What is the general relationship between calcium and phosphate?
What is the general relationship between calcium and phosphate?
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Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
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Creatinine
Creatinine
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Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
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Glucose
Glucose
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Bicarbonate
Bicarbonate
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Sodium
Sodium
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Potassium
Potassium
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Chloride
Chloride
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