12 Questions
What is the approximate total body water percentage of an average person?
60%
Which part of the body contains about 2/3rd of the total body water?
Intracellular
What is the main function of sodium in the body?
Maintaining blood volume
What is defined as a reduction in circulating blood volume?
Hypovolaemia
What are the two main components of the management of sodium and volume depletion?
Treat the cause and replace the deficits
What is primarily a clinical diagnosis based on characteristic symptoms and clinical signs?
Hypovolaemia
What is the main intracellular cation in the body?
Potassium
Which electrolyte primarily maintains water balance in the body?
Sodium
What is the main extracellular anion in the body?
Chloride
What percentage of total body water is intravascular?
20%
Which characteristic symptoms are associated with hypovolaemia?
Thirst and dizziness
What are the main components of the management of sodium and volume depletion?
Treating the cause and fluid replacement
This quiz provides an introduction to water and electrolyte disorders in internal medicine. It covers topics such as total body water composition, distribution of water in the body, and the functions of sodium, potassium, phosphate, and proteins.
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