Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the primary ion found in extracellular fluids?
What is the primary ion found in extracellular fluids?
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Sodium (correct)
Which condition occurs when the sodium concentration in the plasma drops below 130 mmol/L?
Which condition occurs when the sodium concentration in the plasma drops below 130 mmol/L?
- Hypokalemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyponatremia (correct)
- Hypernatremia
What are symptoms of hyponatremia similar to?
What are symptoms of hyponatremia similar to?
- Heat illness (correct)
- Flu
- Hypothermia
- Dehydration
Which of the following is vital to prevent fatigue and impairment of muscular performance during exercise?
Which of the following is vital to prevent fatigue and impairment of muscular performance during exercise?
What is the most common electrolyte disorder encountered in patients with chronic illness?
What is the most common electrolyte disorder encountered in patients with chronic illness?
Why is it challenging to assess the effects of fluid and electrolyte restriction on muscle function compared to cardiovascular function during exercise?
Why is it challenging to assess the effects of fluid and electrolyte restriction on muscle function compared to cardiovascular function during exercise?
Which electrolyte is involved with muscle function along with sodium, potassium, and magnesium?
Which electrolyte is involved with muscle function along with sodium, potassium, and magnesium?
What should be the initial step in correcting an electrolyte disorder in a chronic ill patient?
What should be the initial step in correcting an electrolyte disorder in a chronic ill patient?
Which symptoms may indicate manifestations of electrolyte disorders in chronic ill patients?
Which symptoms may indicate manifestations of electrolyte disorders in chronic ill patients?
What role does a careful history and physical examination play in detecting electrolyte disorders in chronic ill patients?
What role does a careful history and physical examination play in detecting electrolyte disorders in chronic ill patients?
What is the primary reason fluid and electrolyte disturbances are common in pediatric patients?
What is the primary reason fluid and electrolyte disturbances are common in pediatric patients?
Why is it difficult for clinicians to assess the severity of dehydration in pediatric patients?
Why is it difficult for clinicians to assess the severity of dehydration in pediatric patients?
What is the daily fluid intake requirement for pediatric patients to excrete waste and maintain a reasonable balance?
What is the daily fluid intake requirement for pediatric patients to excrete waste and maintain a reasonable balance?
What is the primary indication for a change in therapy from oral rehydration to IV repletion in pediatric patients?
What is the primary indication for a change in therapy from oral rehydration to IV repletion in pediatric patients?
Why are insensible water losses proportionally less than those of adults in pediatric patients?
Why are insensible water losses proportionally less than those of adults in pediatric patients?
What are the limitations of the kidneys in pediatric patients regarding changes in water balance?
What are the limitations of the kidneys in pediatric patients regarding changes in water balance?
What is a possible cause of the development of hyponatremia in some children?
What is a possible cause of the development of hyponatremia in some children?
Which electrolyte imbalances can potentially lead to hyperchloremic acidosis and hyperkalemia?
Which electrolyte imbalances can potentially lead to hyperchloremic acidosis and hyperkalemia?
What is the main emphasis in preventing electrolyte disturbances in children?
What is the main emphasis in preventing electrolyte disturbances in children?
What is the prevalence of dehydration in elderly patients admitted to hospital?
What is the prevalence of dehydration in elderly patients admitted to hospital?
What is the risk of developing hyponatremia when treating heart failure with intravenous furosemide in elderly patients?
What is the risk of developing hyponatremia when treating heart failure with intravenous furosemide in elderly patients?
Which sodium concentration is recommended for oral rehydration solutions for athletes with minimal to moderate sodium deficits?
Which sodium concentration is recommended for oral rehydration solutions for athletes with minimal to moderate sodium deficits?
What is the carbohydrate concentration recommended in oral rehydration solutions for athletes with minimal to moderate sodium deficits?
What is the carbohydrate concentration recommended in oral rehydration solutions for athletes with minimal to moderate sodium deficits?
Which population benefits most from rapid fluid replacement and re-establishment of sodium balance?
Which population benefits most from rapid fluid replacement and re-establishment of sodium balance?
What is an independent predictor of mortality in elderly patients admitted with hip fractures?
What is an independent predictor of mortality in elderly patients admitted with hip fractures?
Which electrolyte abnormality can be caused by the treatment of heart failure with intravenous furosemide in elderly patients?
Which electrolyte abnormality can be caused by the treatment of heart failure with intravenous furosemide in elderly patients?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
