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What is the term used to describe a blood sodium level below 136 mEq/L?
What is the term used to describe a blood sodium level below 136 mEq/L?
What is the Latin word for sodium?
What is the Latin word for sodium?
Which of these conditions can lead to hypernatremia?
Which of these conditions can lead to hypernatremia?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of hyponatremia?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of hyponatremia?
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What condition is characterized by a relative deficit of water to salt in the extracellular fluid (ECF)?
What condition is characterized by a relative deficit of water to salt in the extracellular fluid (ECF)?
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What is the blood concentration level that defines hypernatremia?
What is the blood concentration level that defines hypernatremia?
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What outcome can severe hyponatremia lead to?
What outcome can severe hyponatremia lead to?
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What is the clinical term for a blood potassium level exceeding 5.1 mEq/L?
What is the clinical term for a blood potassium level exceeding 5.1 mEq/L?
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Which of the following outcomes is associated with hyperkalemia?
Which of the following outcomes is associated with hyperkalemia?
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What potassium level defines hypokalemia?
What potassium level defines hypokalemia?
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What effect does hypercalcemia have on muscle reflexes?
What effect does hypercalcemia have on muscle reflexes?
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What is a common symptom of hypokalemia?
What is a common symptom of hypokalemia?
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What can cause an increase in potassium levels leading to hyperkalemia?
What can cause an increase in potassium levels leading to hyperkalemia?
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What is a potential consequence of low potassium levels?
What is a potential consequence of low potassium levels?
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Which condition is NOT a cause of low potassium levels?
Which condition is NOT a cause of low potassium levels?
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What is the healthy range for blood calcium levels in mg/dL?
What is the healthy range for blood calcium levels in mg/dL?
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What may cause hypercalcemia?
What may cause hypercalcemia?
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Which hormone is primarily involved in maintaining calcium homeostasis?
Which hormone is primarily involved in maintaining calcium homeostasis?
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What is a consequence of hypocalcemia?
What is a consequence of hypocalcemia?
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Claude Bernard significantly contributed to which concept in physiology?
Claude Bernard significantly contributed to which concept in physiology?
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Which of the following is a side effect of hypercalcemia?
Which of the following is a side effect of hypercalcemia?
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What is the definition of 'diuretic'?
What is the definition of 'diuretic'?
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What is the meaning of the term 'hyponatremia'?
What is the meaning of the term 'hyponatremia'?
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Which of the following is a potential cause of hyperkalemia?
Which of the following is a potential cause of hyperkalemia?
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What is the meaning of 'turgor'?
What is the meaning of 'turgor'?
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What is the definition of 'edema'?
What is the definition of 'edema'?
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What is the meaning of the term 'transcellular fluid'?
What is the meaning of the term 'transcellular fluid'?
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Study Notes
Electrolyte Imbalances
- Electrolyte imbalances occur when the balance of electrolytes in the body is disrupted.
- Imbalances can affect various bodily functions.
- Hypernatremia: Serum sodium concentration greater than 145 mEq/L. Possible outcomes include headache, confusion, seizures, and in severe cases coma and death.
- Hyponatremia: Serum sodium concentration below 136 mEq/L. Possible outcomes involve various symptoms like nausea, vomiting, headache, and weakness.
- Hyperkalemia: Blood potassium concentration exceeding 5.1 mEq/L. Possible outcomes include weakening and paralysis of muscles, cardiac dysrhythmia, or arrest. This is caused by excessive intake or shift from intracellular to extracellular fluid.
- Hypokalemia: Blood potassium concentration below 3.5 mEq/L. Outcomes might include muscle weakness, diminished reflexes and impaired cardiac conduction. This can happen due to fasting, low potassium diets, laxative abuse, and diuretics.
- Hypercalcemia: Serum calcium concentration greater than 5.25 mEq/L. Potential outcomes include muscle weakness, diminished reflexes, cardiac dysrhythmia, muscle cramping, cardiac dysrhythmia. Increased calcium may come from vitamin D overdose or hyperparathyroidism.
- Hypocalcemia: Serum calcium concentration below 4.2 mEq/L. Possible outcomes include muscle cramping and twitching, hyperactive reflexes, muscle spasms, and tetany. This can stem from dietary deficiencies, decreased absorption, or increased excretion.
- These imbalances can affect various body systems, such as central nervous system function and cardiac performance. Imbalances can affect the heart's functioning causing conditions like cardiac arrest or dysrhythmias, as well as central nervous system functioning resulting potentially causing coma and death due to disrupted nerve signals.
Potassium Imbalance
- Normal potassium levels range from 3.5 to 5.1 mEq/L.
- Potassium imbalance can cause serious health issues.
- Hyperkalemia can lead to muscle weakness, and paralysis up to cardiac arrest. This can stem from excessive intake or a shift of potassium from inside cells to the blood.
- Hypokalemia can impact muscle function and lead to cardiac irregularities. Causes include fasting, fad diets low in potassium, laxative abuse, and diuretics.
- These imbalances can have severe consequences including coma and death. Potassium imbalances can affect CNS function, potentially leading to seizures, confusion, and coma.
Sodium Imbalance
- Sodium, known as natrium in Latin, plays a crucial role in body function.
- Hypernatremia, characterized by elevated sodium levels, may result from excessive salt intake, dehydration, or diarrhea.
- Hyponatremia, characterized by reduced sodium levels, often arises from water intoxication, excessive fluid intake, or insufficient salt intake.
- Both conditions can disrupt normal body functions resulting in various symptoms such as headache, nausea, muscle weakness, and cardiac irregularities. Both can cause seizures and coma as the nerve signals are interrupted and muscles can't function normally.
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This quiz covers the key concepts surrounding electrolyte imbalances, including potential causes and symptoms associated with hypernatremia, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypokalemia, hypercalcemia, and hypocalcemia. Understanding these imbalances is critical for maintaining healthy bodily functions and diagnosing related medical conditions.
