Electrolyte Imbalance in Nursing
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Which electrolyte is the major cation in intracellular fluid (ICF)?

  • Sodium
  • Potassium (correct)
  • Calcium
  • Magnesium

What is the daily dietary requirement of potassium for adults?

  • 40-60 mEq
  • 8 g
  • 1,200 mg (correct)
  • 2,000 mg

Which element is essential in determining cell membrane potential and excitability, as well as necessary for proper nerve and muscle cell functioning?

  • Sodium
  • Magnesium
  • Calcium
  • Potassium (correct)

Which electrolyte contributes to nerve conduction, neuromuscular function, and maintains water balance in the body?

<p>Sodium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for serum calcium levels?

<p>4.5 to 5.5 mEq/L (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Inadequate intake of which mineral can result in bone demineralization?

<p>Calcium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is primarily stored in the bone and plays a role in normal bone and tooth formation?

<p>Calcium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some early signs of hypercalcemia?

<p>Drowsiness, lethargy, metallic taste in the mouth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is essential for transmitting nerve impulses to muscles and activating enzymes?

<p>Magnesium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most abundant cation in extracellular fluid (ECF) that contributes to maintaining osmotic pressure and water balance?

<p>Sodium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diuretic acts primarily on the thick ascending loop of Henle?

<p>Loop diuretics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics absorbed primarily?

<p>Intestines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a major side effect of thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics?

<p>Hypokalemia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diuretic is structurally similar to aldosterone and acts as an aldosterone antagonist?

<p>Potassium-sparing diuretics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse reaction associated with loop diuretics?

<p>Hypokalemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diuretic pulls water into the renal tubule without sodium loss?

<p>Osmotic diuretics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug interaction may result in increased risk of ototoxicity when combined with loop diuretics?

<p>Aminoglycosides (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What electrolyte imbalance may occur when potassium-sparing diuretics are taken together with a high-potassium diet?

<p>Hyperkalemia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situation would osmotic diuretics be the 'diuretic of choice'?

<p>Glaucoma acute attacks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of diuretic is known for having the most potent effects among all diuretics available?

<p>Loop diuretics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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