Electrolyte Imbalances Questions and Answers Already Passed

Electrolyte Imbalances Questions and
Answers Already Passed

Which electrolyte is primarily involved in acid-base balance?


✔✔A) Bicarbonate


B) Calcium

C) Sodium

D) Phosphate




How does aldosterone influence electrolyte levels?

A) Decreases magnesium levels


✔✔B) Increases sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion


C) Enhances calcium absorption

D) Lowers phosphate concentration




What is a likely cause of low serum calcium levels?


✔✔A) Vitamin D deficiency


B) Excessive protein intake



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,C) Low magnesium intake

D) High phosphorus levels




What is a key symptom of severe hypokalemia?

A) Increased blood pressure


✔✔B) Muscle paralysis


C) Excessive urination

D) Skin rash




What electrolyte plays a major role in regulating osmotic pressure?

A) Calcium


✔✔B) Sodium


C) Magnesium

D) Phosphate




Which of the following can cause hyperphosphatemia?

A) Severe vomiting


✔✔B) Chronic kidney disease


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, C) Hypocalcemia

D) Hypernatremia




How does fluid volume overload affect sodium levels?


✔✔A) Causes dilutional hyponatremia


B) Increases potassium concentration

C) Raises calcium levels

D) Decreases chloride concentration




What symptom is commonly seen with hypokalemia?

A) Excessive sweating


✔✔B) Muscle weakness and cramps


C) High blood pressure

D) Skin rashes




What electrolyte imbalance is most likely to cause cardiac arrhythmias?

A) Hyponatremia

B) Hypocalcemia


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