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What is the primary function of sodium in the body?
What is the primary function of sodium in the body?
- To regulate fluid balance
- To support proper neurological and neuromuscular function
- To maintain blood pressure
- All of the above (correct)
What is the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for sodium?
What is the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for sodium?
- Less than 2,300 mg per day (correct)
- Less than 1,500 mg per day
- Less than 3,000 mg per day
- Less than 5,000 mg per day
What is the expected reference range for sodium levels in the body?
What is the expected reference range for sodium levels in the body?
- 130 to 150 mEq/L
- 136 to 145 mEq/L (correct)
- 120 to 160 mEq/L
- 140 to 155 mEq/L
What is the definition of hyponatremia?
What is the definition of hyponatremia?
What is the most common cause of hyponatremia?
What is the most common cause of hyponatremia?
Which medication most commonly results in hyponatremia?
Which medication most commonly results in hyponatremia?
What is the definition of hypernatremia?
What is the definition of hypernatremia?
Which of the following conditions can lead to hyponatremia?
Which of the following conditions can lead to hyponatremia?
Which of the following is NOT a potential neurological manifestation of moderate hyponatremia?
Which of the following is NOT a potential neurological manifestation of moderate hyponatremia?
If hyponatremia becomes severe, which of the following may occur?
If hyponatremia becomes severe, which of the following may occur?
Which test is NOT mentioned as a diagnostic tool for hyponatremia?
Which test is NOT mentioned as a diagnostic tool for hyponatremia?
Which of the following foods is considered high in sodium?
Which of the following foods is considered high in sodium?
In the treatment of hyponatremia, what is the rationale for raising sodium levels slowly?
In the treatment of hyponatremia, what is the rationale for raising sodium levels slowly?
If the cause of hyponatremia is related to excessive water intake, what treatment approach is mentioned?
If the cause of hyponatremia is related to excessive water intake, what treatment approach is mentioned?
Which of the following statements about hyponatremia is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about hyponatremia is NOT true?
If the cause of hyponatremia is related to sodium and fluid losses, what treatment approach is mentioned?
If the cause of hyponatremia is related to sodium and fluid losses, what treatment approach is mentioned?
What is the most common cause of hypernatremia?
What is the most common cause of hypernatremia?
Which condition may lead to both hyponatremia and hypernatremia?
Which condition may lead to both hyponatremia and hypernatremia?
What is a common symptom of high sodium levels in hypernatremia?
What is a common symptom of high sodium levels in hypernatremia?
How does dehydration contribute to hypernatremia?
How does dehydration contribute to hypernatremia?
What manifestation may be present in both hyponatremia and hypernatremia?
What manifestation may be present in both hyponatremia and hypernatremia?
In which group is dehydration most commonly diagnosed due to a diminished thirst response?
In which group is dehydration most commonly diagnosed due to a diminished thirst response?
What should individuals with hypernatremia consume to help restore electrolyte balance?
What should individuals with hypernatremia consume to help restore electrolyte balance?
