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Which of the following is a symptom of moderate hypernatremia?
Which of the following is a symptom of moderate hypernatremia?
- Muscle weakness
- Excessive thirst
- Altered mental status (correct)
- Seizures
What is the treatment for hypovolemic hypernatremia?
What is the treatment for hypovolemic hypernatremia?
- Isotonic fluid (correct)
- Lowering sodium by 10-12mEq/L in 24 hours
- Desmopressin (DDAVP)
- Free water replacement
Which condition is associated with euvolemic hypernatremia?
Which condition is associated with euvolemic hypernatremia?
- Excessive sodium intake
- Central diabetes insipidus (correct)
- Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
- Hypervolemic hypernatremia
