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What is a primary role of electrolytes in body fluids?
What is a primary role of electrolytes in body fluids?
- Maintaining fluid balance (correct)
- Regulating body temperature
- Transporting oxygen in blood
- Providing energy to cells
What is an example of a sign that may indicate an electrolyte disturbance?
What is an example of a sign that may indicate an electrolyte disturbance?
- Increased appetite
- Fevers
- Skin rash
- Muscle cramps (correct)
How much of the total body water is typically found in the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
How much of the total body water is typically found in the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
- 20%
- 50% (correct)
- 40%
- 70%
Which of the following is NOT a cause of electrolyte disturbances?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of electrolyte disturbances?
In terms of water distribution, what does 60 kg represent in the formula shown?
In terms of water distribution, what does 60 kg represent in the formula shown?
What percentage of total body water is typically found in the extracellular fluid (ECF)?
What percentage of total body water is typically found in the extracellular fluid (ECF)?
What is the relationship between sodium levels and total body water (TBW)?
What is the relationship between sodium levels and total body water (TBW)?
What does a decrease in total body water commonly lead to?
What does a decrease in total body water commonly lead to?
What is the primary function of Arginine Vasopressin (AVP)?
What is the primary function of Arginine Vasopressin (AVP)?
What happens when there is excessive fluid in the body?
What happens when there is excessive fluid in the body?
Which system is primarily responsible for controlling body fluids?
Which system is primarily responsible for controlling body fluids?
What triggers the RAAS system to regulate water and electrolytes?
What triggers the RAAS system to regulate water and electrolytes?
What is a consequence of too much oncotic pressure in the capillaries?
What is a consequence of too much oncotic pressure in the capillaries?
How do kidneys respond to signals from the RAAS system?
How do kidneys respond to signals from the RAAS system?
What is primarily dissolved in the plasma as it circulates?
What is primarily dissolved in the plasma as it circulates?
What role does hydrostatic pressure play in the circulation of fluids in the body?
What role does hydrostatic pressure play in the circulation of fluids in the body?
What is the primary function of angiotensin II in relation to renal water reabsorption?
What is the primary function of angiotensin II in relation to renal water reabsorption?
Which of the following ions is primarily found at higher concentrations outside the cell?
Which of the following ions is primarily found at higher concentrations outside the cell?
What does osmolarity measure in a fluid?
What does osmolarity measure in a fluid?
What is the normal range for sodium in extracellular fluid (ECF)?
What is the normal range for sodium in extracellular fluid (ECF)?
How is effective osmoles calculated based on sodium and other solutes?
How is effective osmoles calculated based on sodium and other solutes?
Which anion is primarily involved in maintaining acid-base balance in the body?
Which anion is primarily involved in maintaining acid-base balance in the body?
What is the typical concentration range of potassium in intracellular fluid (ICF)?
What is the typical concentration range of potassium in intracellular fluid (ICF)?
What happens when the osmolarity is outside the range of 270-300 mOsm/L?
What happens when the osmolarity is outside the range of 270-300 mOsm/L?
Which electrolyte has a normal plasma concentration of 8.5-10 mg/dL?
Which electrolyte has a normal plasma concentration of 8.5-10 mg/dL?
Which component is NOT effective osmoles?
Which component is NOT effective osmoles?
What is a common symptom of hypomagnesemia?
What is a common symptom of hypomagnesemia?
Which of the following is an etiological factor for hypermagnesemia?
Which of the following is an etiological factor for hypermagnesemia?
What is the normal range for extracellular calcium levels?
What is the normal range for extracellular calcium levels?
Which condition is a common cause of hypocalcemia?
Which condition is a common cause of hypocalcemia?
What symptom is associated with hypercalcemia?
What symptom is associated with hypercalcemia?
Which of the following medications may contribute to hypercalcemia?
Which of the following medications may contribute to hypercalcemia?
What condition could lead to symptomatic hypomagnesemia?
What condition could lead to symptomatic hypomagnesemia?
Which of the following statements about magnesium is true?
Which of the following statements about magnesium is true?
Which condition is characterized by a loss of water greater than sodium?
Which condition is characterized by a loss of water greater than sodium?
What are common symptoms of Hypernatremia as indicated by the mnemonic 'FRIED SALT'?
What are common symptoms of Hypernatremia as indicated by the mnemonic 'FRIED SALT'?
Which type of Hyponatremia is caused by an increased release of ADH?
Which type of Hyponatremia is caused by an increased release of ADH?
What is a primary cause of Hypervolemic Hyponatremia?
What is a primary cause of Hypervolemic Hyponatremia?
Which condition involves a lack of sensitivity of the kidneys to ADH?
Which condition involves a lack of sensitivity of the kidneys to ADH?
Which of the following conditions results in skin flush and restlessness due to sodium imbalance?
Which of the following conditions results in skin flush and restlessness due to sodium imbalance?
What electrolyte imbalance is associated with decreased tendon reflexes and weakness?
What electrolyte imbalance is associated with decreased tendon reflexes and weakness?
Which medication class is linked to causing Euvolemic Hyponatremia?
Which medication class is linked to causing Euvolemic Hyponatremia?
What is the primary extracellular cation responsible for osmotic driving force?
What is the primary extracellular cation responsible for osmotic driving force?
In Hypernatremia, which factor is NOT a cause of hypovolemic hypernatremia?
In Hypernatremia, which factor is NOT a cause of hypovolemic hypernatremia?
Which symptom is typically associated with hyponatremia?
Which symptom is typically associated with hyponatremia?
Which type of Hypernatremia is associated with excessive sodium intake?
Which type of Hypernatremia is associated with excessive sodium intake?
Which of the following scenarios could lead to Hypernatremia?
Which of the following scenarios could lead to Hypernatremia?
