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What are the signs and symptoms of hypernatremia?
What are the signs and symptoms of hypernatremia?
- Thirst, CNS deterioration, increased interstitial fluid (correct)
- Fatigue, seizures, coma
- Confusion, nausea, vomiting
- Lethargy, agitation, muscle twitching
In hypovolemic hyponatremia, what can lead to the patient becoming dehydrated?
In hypovolemic hyponatremia, what can lead to the patient becoming dehydrated?
- Kidney failure
- Excessive sweating
- Vomiting, diarrhea (correct)
- Excessive infusion of saline
What distinguishes hypervolemic hyponatremia from hypovolemic hyponatremia?
What distinguishes hypervolemic hyponatremia from hypovolemic hyponatremia?
- Dehydration and high sodium levels
- Fluid overload and sodium dilution (correct)
- Fluid overload and sodium depletion
- Dehydration and low sodium levels
Which condition is NOT associated with hyponatremia?
Which condition is NOT associated with hyponatremia?
What is a common cause of hypernatremia according to the text?
What is a common cause of hypernatremia according to the text?
Which electrolyte controls the electrical signal of the myocardium to ensure proper heart function?
Which electrolyte controls the electrical signal of the myocardium to ensure proper heart function?
What is a potential consequence of hyperkalemia in the body?
What is a potential consequence of hyperkalemia in the body?
Which electrolyte enters the cells of the heart and arteries, causing them to constrict or contract?
Which electrolyte enters the cells of the heart and arteries, causing them to constrict or contract?
What is a potential symptom of hypocalcemia related to neuromuscular function?
What is a potential symptom of hypocalcemia related to neuromuscular function?
Which condition is associated with loss of deep tendon reflexes and depression of CNS due to electrolyte imbalance?
Which condition is associated with loss of deep tendon reflexes and depression of CNS due to electrolyte imbalance?
What is the primary intracellular cation responsible for conducting nerve impulses and muscle functions?
What is the primary intracellular cation responsible for conducting nerve impulses and muscle functions?
In what body system does calcium primarily cause cells to constrict or contract?
In what body system does calcium primarily cause cells to constrict or contract?
Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to seizures and coma resulting in irreversible brain damage?
Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to seizures and coma resulting in irreversible brain damage?
What treatment approach is recommended for hypomagnesemia?
What treatment approach is recommended for hypomagnesemia?
What is a key consideration when administering IV potassium replacement therapy?
What is a key consideration when administering IV potassium replacement therapy?
