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What is the primary function of sodium in the body?
What is the primary function of sodium in the body?
- To regulate muscle contraction and relaxation
- To aid in the transmission of nerve impulses
- To maintain osmotic pressure and water balance (correct)
- To produce hormones in the adrenal gland
What is the normal range of serum sodium concentration?
What is the normal range of serum sodium concentration?
- 145-160 mEq/L
- 120-140 mEq/L
- 137-150 mEq/L (correct)
- 130-150 mEq/L
What is the term for an abnormally low serum sodium concentration?
What is the term for an abnormally low serum sodium concentration?
- Hyponatremia (correct)
- Hypernatremia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypokalemia
What is a predisposing factor for hyperkalemia?
What is a predisposing factor for hyperkalemia?
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What is the primary source of sodium in the body?
What is the primary source of sodium in the body?
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What percentage of sodium in the body is exchangeable?
What percentage of sodium in the body is exchangeable?
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What is a common cause of hyperaldosteronism?
What is a common cause of hyperaldosteronism?
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What is a symptom of severe potassium ion loss in hyperaldosteronism?
What is a symptom of severe potassium ion loss in hyperaldosteronism?
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What is the result of excessive sodium and water retention in hyperaldosteronism?
What is the result of excessive sodium and water retention in hyperaldosteronism?
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What is the condition characterized by low production of aldosterone?
What is the condition characterized by low production of aldosterone?
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What is accelerated in hyperaldosteronism?
What is accelerated in hyperaldosteronism?
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