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What is the purpose of using a hypertonic solution in the case of liver and kidney failure?
What is the purpose of using a hypertonic solution in the case of liver and kidney failure?
- To dilute the body fluids
- To increase the concentration of electrolytes
- To reduce the accumulation of fluid in the body (correct)
- To increase fluid retention
What is the composition of the intraperitoneal dialysis solutions?
What is the composition of the intraperitoneal dialysis solutions?
- They contain a variety of organic compounds and no inorganic ions.
- They contain only electrolytes and no dextrose.
- They contain Na+, Ca++, Mg++, Cl-, and HCO3-. (correct)
- They contain only dextrose and water.
How is the concentration of solutes in these dialysis solutions expressed?
How is the concentration of solutes in these dialysis solutions expressed?
- In terms of moles per liter
- In terms of parts per million
- In terms of milliequivalents, millimoles, or milliosmoles (correct)
- In terms of grams per milliliter
What is the relationship between molecular weight and milliequivalents?
What is the relationship between molecular weight and milliequivalents?
What is the concentration in g/ml of a solution containing 4 mEq of calcium chloride (CaCl2.2H2O) per ml?
What is the concentration in g/ml of a solution containing 4 mEq of calcium chloride (CaCl2.2H2O) per ml?
A solution contains 10 mg% of K+. What is the concentration of K+ in terms of mEq/L?
A solution contains 10 mg% of K+. What is the concentration of K+ in terms of mEq/L?
What is the atomic weight of potassium (K+)?
What is the atomic weight of potassium (K+)?
What is the molecular weight of sodium chloride (NaCl)?
What is the molecular weight of sodium chloride (NaCl)?
How many milliliters of a 0.9% sterile solution of sodium chloride should be administered to a person weighing 132 lb who needs to receive 2 mEq of sodium chloride per kilogram of body weight?
How many milliliters of a 0.9% sterile solution of sodium chloride should be administered to a person weighing 132 lb who needs to receive 2 mEq of sodium chloride per kilogram of body weight?
What is the equivalent amount of chloride (Cl-) in milligrams for 1 mEq of potassium chloride (KCl)?
What is the equivalent amount of chloride (Cl-) in milligrams for 1 mEq of potassium chloride (KCl)?
What is the equivalent amount of calcium (Ca++) in milligrams for 1 mEq of calcium chloride (CaCl2)?
What is the equivalent amount of calcium (Ca++) in milligrams for 1 mEq of calcium chloride (CaCl2)?
How do electrolytes play a role in controlling body water volume?
How do electrolytes play a role in controlling body water volume?
What is the unit used to measure osmotic activity?
What is the unit used to measure osmotic activity?
For non-electrolytes like dextrose, how many milliosmoles are represented by 1 millimole?
For non-electrolytes like dextrose, how many milliosmoles are represented by 1 millimole?
For an electrolyte like sodium chloride (NaCl), how many milliosmoles are represented by 1 millimole?
For an electrolyte like sodium chloride (NaCl), how many milliosmoles are represented by 1 millimole?
For a solution containing 5% anhydrous dextrose in water for injection, how many milliosmoles per liter are represented?
For a solution containing 5% anhydrous dextrose in water for injection, how many milliosmoles per liter are represented?
For a solution containing 156 mg of K+ ions per 100 mL, how many milliosmoles are present in a liter of the solution?
For a solution containing 156 mg of K+ ions per 100 mL, how many milliosmoles are present in a liter of the solution?
For a 0.9% sodium chloride solution, how many milliosmoles are present in a liter of the solution?
For a 0.9% sodium chloride solution, how many milliosmoles are present in a liter of the solution?
