Electrolytes and Their Clinical Significance Quiz
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Which of the following is a symptom of severe hyponatremia?

  • Increased thirst
  • Muscle twitching
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Altered mental status (correct)
  • What symptoms are primarily seen between 125 and 130 mmol/L of Na+ levels?

  • Seizures
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms (correct)
  • Neuropsychiatric symptoms
  • Muscular weakness
  • What is the conventional treatment for hyponatremia?

  • Conivaptan
  • Fluid restriction only
  • Surgical intervention
  • Hypertonic saline and/or pharmacologic agents (correct)
  • What is a common cause of hypernatremia?

    <p>Decreased water intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom associated with serum Na+ levels above 160 mmol/L?

    <p>Altered mental status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the primary site of reabsorption/regulation for Sodium?

    <p>Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What affects the excretion of water in the body?

    <p>Blood Volume Status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common electrolyte disorder among hospitalized and non-hospitalized patients?

    <p>Hyponatremia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause increased Sodium loss in the body?

    <p>Diuretics Use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone affects water retention in response to changes in blood volume or osmolality?

    <p>Aldosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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