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What is a common consequence of hypercalcemia? select 2
What is a common consequence of hypercalcemia? select 2
Which of the following conditions can lead to hypocalcemia?
Which of the following conditions can lead to hypocalcemia?
What role does vitamin D play in phosphorus metabolism?
What role does vitamin D play in phosphorus metabolism?
What treatment is indicated for hypercalcemia? select all that apply
What treatment is indicated for hypercalcemia? select all that apply
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between calcium and phosphate levels?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between calcium and phosphate levels?
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What is the primary reason that males have a higher total body water (TBW) content compared to females?
What is the primary reason that males have a higher total body water (TBW) content compared to females?
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Which statement best describes the impact of age on total body water (TBW) content?
Which statement best describes the impact of age on total body water (TBW) content?
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How do colloids increase extracellular fluid (ECF) volume?
How do colloids increase extracellular fluid (ECF) volume?
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What is the primary effect of sodium on extracellular volume regulation?
What is the primary effect of sodium on extracellular volume regulation?
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What condition is characterized by a loss of water exceeding the loss of sodium resulting in increased plasma concentration of sodium?
What condition is characterized by a loss of water exceeding the loss of sodium resulting in increased plasma concentration of sodium?
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What is the primary clinical manifestation of hyponatremia due to improper sodium excretion?
What is the primary clinical manifestation of hyponatremia due to improper sodium excretion?
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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of hyperkalemia?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of hyperkalemia?
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At what level of potassium concentration is skeletal muscle weakness expected to occur?
At what level of potassium concentration is skeletal muscle weakness expected to occur?
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What is the primary physiological roles of calcium in the body? select 3
What is the primary physiological roles of calcium in the body? select 3
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Which of the following factors does NOT directly regulate calcium levels in the body?
Which of the following factors does NOT directly regulate calcium levels in the body?
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What characterizes hyponatremia related to pseudohyponatremia?
What characterizes hyponatremia related to pseudohyponatremia?
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Which condition is NOT associated with hypophosphatemia?
Which condition is NOT associated with hypophosphatemia?
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What condition is associated with hypovolemic hypernatremia? select 3
What condition is associated with hypovolemic hypernatremia? select 3
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What is the primary treatment for hypermagnesemia?
What is the primary treatment for hypermagnesemia?
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Which type of diabetes insipidus results from a decreased secretion of ADH leading to large amounts of dilute urine?
Which type of diabetes insipidus results from a decreased secretion of ADH leading to large amounts of dilute urine?
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What is the safest recommended rate for changing sodium balance in hypernatremia treatment?
What is the safest recommended rate for changing sodium balance in hypernatremia treatment?
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Which treatment approach should be applied if there is increased total body sodium?
Which treatment approach should be applied if there is increased total body sodium?
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Hypomagnesemia may result from which of the following conditions? select all that apply
Hypomagnesemia may result from which of the following conditions? select all that apply
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In what condition would postponement of elective surgeries be warranted due to sodium levels? select 2
In what condition would postponement of elective surgeries be warranted due to sodium levels? select 2
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Which factor does NOT typically increase magnesium excretion?
Which factor does NOT typically increase magnesium excretion?
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What is a common renal cause of hypoosmolality with decreased total body sodium? select 3
What is a common renal cause of hypoosmolality with decreased total body sodium? select 3
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What is a key characteristic of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
What is a key characteristic of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
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Study Notes
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Males have slightly more total body water (TBW) than females due to muscle mass differences.
- TBW decreases with age.
- ICF (intracellular fluid) comprises 55% of TBW.
- ECF (extracellular fluid) comprises 45% of TBW, further divided into interstitial and intravascular fluid.
- Intravenous fluids, like crystalloids, increase ECF volume via hydrostatic pressure and colloids via oncotic pressure.
Osmolality and Sodium
- Osmolality is the concentration of solute particles in a solution, crucial for cellular function and volume regulation.
- Sodium is a key cation, essential for osmotic balance and nerve impulse transmission.
- Body maintains extracellular fluid volume and osmolarity.
- Sodium functions in the generation of action potentials, volume regulation, and osmoregulation.
Water Regulation and Electrolyte Imbalances
- Regulation controlled by various systems (RAAS, SNS, ADH, BNP), which maintain water and electrolyte balance.
- Hypernatremia: Excess sodium relative to water.
- Causes: Water loss (dehydration), fluid loss via diarrhea or diuresis. Symptoms worsen with serum sodium above 150 mEq/L.
- Hypovolemic hypernatremia seen in dehydration, diarrhea, and osmotic diuresis.
- Euvolemic hypernatremia is seen in diabetes insipidus.
- Hypervolemic hypernatremia is seen in Cushing syndrome and primary hyperaldosteronism.
- Central DI: Impaired ADH secretion, resulting in excess urine production.
- Nephrogenic DI: Impaired kidney response to ADH.
Hyponatremia Definitions
- Hyponatremia: Low sodium relative to water. Symptoms emerge at serum sodium levels below 130 mEq/L.
- Hypoosmolality is usually accompanied by hyponatremia.
Potassium (K+)
- Essential for maintaining resting membrane potential, nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and acid-base balance.
- Hypokalemia: Low potassium. Causes: Inadequate intake, excessive loss.
- Symptoms: Polyuria, decreased cardiac contractility, skeletal muscle weakness.
- Causes: Poor intake, excessive excretion, conditions (hypokalemic periodic paralysis, primary hyperaldosteronism, renal tubular acidosis, metabolic alkalosis). Symptoms of hypokalemia worsen as the serum potassium levels drop.
- Hyperkalemia: High potassium. Causes: Kidney dysfunction (CHF, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome). Symptoms: Muscle weakness, peaked T waves, shortened QT interval, widened QRS complex.
- Elective surgery recommendations for potassium: K+ >3. Goal of K+ of 4 if patient takes digoxin.
Calcium (Ca2+)
- Crucial for muscle contraction, nerve function, and blood clotting.
- Hypercalcemia: High blood calcium. Causes: Hyperparathyroidism, malignancies. Symptoms include weakness, EKG changes, shortened ST and QT intervals.
- Hypocalcemia: Low blood calcium. Causes: Hypoparathyroidism, pseudohypoparathyroidism. Symptoms include tetany, paresthesia, cardiac arrhythmias.
Magnesium (Mg2+)
- Important cofactor for many enzymes; crucial for nerve and muscle function.
- Hypermagnesemia: High magnesium. Causes: Excess intake, kidney dysfunction. Symptoms: Muscle weakness, vasodilation, bradycardia.
- Hypomagnesemia: Low magnesium. Causes: Inadequate intake, malabsorption syndromes. Symptoms include weakness, fasciculations, ataxia, and arrhythmias.
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This quiz covers key concepts related to fluid and electrolyte balance, including total body water, osmolality, and the role of sodium. It also highlights the systems involved in regulating water and electrolytes in the body. Test your understanding of these essential physiological processes.
