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What is the critical value for hypercalcemia?
What is the critical value for hypercalcemia?
- > 2.75 mmol/L (correct)
- 2.5 mmol/L
- 2.75 mmol/L
- 2.25 mmol/L
Which treatment option involves hydration strategies for hypercalcemia?
Which treatment option involves hydration strategies for hypercalcemia?
- Loop diuretics with isotonic saline solutions (correct)
- Use of thiazide diuretics
- Administration of pamidronate
- Mobilization with weight-bearing activity
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with hypercalcemia?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with hypercalcemia?
- Decreased memory
- Constipation (correct)
- Anorexia
- Bone pain
What should be monitored when giving IV saline to hypercalcemic patients?
What should be monitored when giving IV saline to hypercalcemic patients?
Which of the following is a common cause of increased total calcium in hypercalcemia?
Which of the following is a common cause of increased total calcium in hypercalcemia?
What is a common ECG change associated with hyperkalemia?
What is a common ECG change associated with hyperkalemia?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of acidosis on potassium levels?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of acidosis on potassium levels?
What is the normal range for serum calcium levels?
What is the normal range for serum calcium levels?
Which of the following statements about calcium balance is correct?
Which of the following statements about calcium balance is correct?
What role do ion-exchange resins play in managing hyperkalemia?
What role do ion-exchange resins play in managing hyperkalemia?
Which form of calcium in the serum is biologically active?
Which form of calcium in the serum is biologically active?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperkalemia?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperkalemia?
In the event of hypocalcemia, which hormone would increase its secretion?
In the event of hypocalcemia, which hormone would increase its secretion?
What is the effect of increased capillary permeability on fluid movement in the body?
What is the effect of increased capillary permeability on fluid movement in the body?
What occurs with lymph obstruction regarding fluid distribution?
What occurs with lymph obstruction regarding fluid distribution?
Which of the following fluids are classified as crystalloids?
Which of the following fluids are classified as crystalloids?
What characterizes hypertonic solutions?
What characterizes hypertonic solutions?
Which statement about colloids is true?
Which statement about colloids is true?
What is an effect of wearing elastic compression gradient stockings?
What is an effect of wearing elastic compression gradient stockings?
What distinguishes hypertonic fluids from hypotonic fluids?
What distinguishes hypertonic fluids from hypotonic fluids?
What is the primary function of osmosis in the body?
What is the primary function of osmosis in the body?
Which pressure is primarily responsible for pulling fluid from tissue space into the vascular space?
Which pressure is primarily responsible for pulling fluid from tissue space into the vascular space?
Which statement accurately describes crystalloids compared to colloids?
Which statement accurately describes crystalloids compared to colloids?
What is second spacing in fluid distribution?
What is second spacing in fluid distribution?
Which of the following conditions could lead to increased venous hydrostatic pressure?
Which of the following conditions could lead to increased venous hydrostatic pressure?
How can dehydration result from changes in capillary pressures?
How can dehydration result from changes in capillary pressures?
What role does the adrenal system play in fluid balance regulation?
What role does the adrenal system play in fluid balance regulation?
What is third spacing in relation to fluid distribution?
What is third spacing in relation to fluid distribution?
What type of fluid exchange mechanism occurs with molecules moving from areas of high concentration to low concentration?
What type of fluid exchange mechanism occurs with molecules moving from areas of high concentration to low concentration?
What is the normal range for magnesium levels indicated by hypomagnesemia?
What is the normal range for magnesium levels indicated by hypomagnesemia?
Which of the following is NOT a common neuromuscular manifestation of hypomagnesemia?
Which of the following is NOT a common neuromuscular manifestation of hypomagnesemia?
Why should an infusion pump be used when administering IV magnesium sulfate?
Why should an infusion pump be used when administering IV magnesium sulfate?
What would be a typical neurological symptom associated with severe hypomagnesemia?
What would be a typical neurological symptom associated with severe hypomagnesemia?
Which of the following is a recommended teaching point for a patient exhibiting symptoms of hypomagnesemia?
Which of the following is a recommended teaching point for a patient exhibiting symptoms of hypomagnesemia?
What is a key treatment approach for asymptomatic hypomagnesemia?
What is a key treatment approach for asymptomatic hypomagnesemia?
Which condition is commonly associated with hypermagnesemia?
Which condition is commonly associated with hypermagnesemia?
What assessment finding is representative of hypomagnesemia?
What assessment finding is representative of hypomagnesemia?
