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Which of the following is a symptom of severe hyponatremia?
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?
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?
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?
What is a common cause of hypernatremia?
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What is a symptom associated with serum Na+ levels above 160 mmol/L?
What is a symptom associated with serum Na+ levels above 160 mmol/L?
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Where is the primary site of reabsorption/regulation for Sodium?
Where is the primary site of reabsorption/regulation for Sodium?
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What affects the excretion of water in the body?
What affects the excretion of water in the body?
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What is the most common electrolyte disorder among hospitalized and non-hospitalized patients?
What is the most common electrolyte disorder among hospitalized and non-hospitalized patients?
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What can cause increased Sodium loss in the body?
What can cause increased Sodium loss in the body?
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What hormone affects water retention in response to changes in blood volume or osmolality?
What hormone affects water retention in response to changes in blood volume or osmolality?
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