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Adrenergic agents effect on K+ - correct answer - albuterol, beta blockers,
and alpha adrenergic antagonists cause K+ movement into the cell. Alpha
adrenergic receptors shift K+ out of the cell
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Osmolality effect on K+ - correct answer - hyperosmolality causes water to
shift out of cell via osmosis. K+ will also shift out, causing hyperkalemia.
Cell lysis effect on K+ - correct answer - intracellular K+ is released into
bloodstream
Exercise effect on K+ - correct answer - cellular ATP is diminished, opening
K+ channels and allowing K+ to leave cell
Kidneys effect on K+ - correct answer - excretion and absorption of K+ is
regulated by tubule system
Calcium and phosphorus relationship - correct answer - inverse
relationship- if one increases= other one decreases, rehulated by PTH, Vit
D, calcitonin
Magnesium and potassium - correct answer - mag inhibits the potassium
channels, keeping balance. When mag is low, more K+ exits the call, and is
excreted via the kidneys.
Calcium and ionized calcium - correct answer - acidosis increases ionized
Ca+
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Alkalosis decreases ionized Ca+ and may cause symptoms of
hypocalcemia
Calcium and albumin - correct answer - When blood levels of albumin are
low, serum calcium levels will also be low as there is less protein available
for binding
Metabolic acidosis - correct answer - E. Increased acid production, loss of
bicarb, diminished renal excretion of hydrogen
C.M hyperventilation (compensatory), h/a, n/v/d, dehydration, hypotension
Ph <7.4 HCO3 <22
Metabolic alkalosis - correct answer - E. GI loss, diuretic use
C.M. slow, shallow respirations, irritability, twitching, s/s of hypokalemia
Ph >7.4 HCO3 >26
Respiratory acidosis - correct answer - E. Cns depression, airway
abnormalities
C.M. restless, confused, seizures, tachycardia
Ph <7.4 paco2 >44
NURS 5315: ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY UTA EXAM 1 2025|
BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE PACK|
Adrenergic agents effect on K+ - correct answer - albuterol, beta blockers,
and alpha adrenergic antagonists cause K+ movement into the cell. Alpha
adrenergic receptors shift K+ out of the cell
, Page |2
Osmolality effect on K+ - correct answer - hyperosmolality causes water to
shift out of cell via osmosis. K+ will also shift out, causing hyperkalemia.
Cell lysis effect on K+ - correct answer - intracellular K+ is released into
bloodstream
Exercise effect on K+ - correct answer - cellular ATP is diminished, opening
K+ channels and allowing K+ to leave cell
Kidneys effect on K+ - correct answer - excretion and absorption of K+ is
regulated by tubule system
Calcium and phosphorus relationship - correct answer - inverse
relationship- if one increases= other one decreases, rehulated by PTH, Vit
D, calcitonin
Magnesium and potassium - correct answer - mag inhibits the potassium
channels, keeping balance. When mag is low, more K+ exits the call, and is
excreted via the kidneys.
Calcium and ionized calcium - correct answer - acidosis increases ionized
Ca+
, Page |3
Alkalosis decreases ionized Ca+ and may cause symptoms of
hypocalcemia
Calcium and albumin - correct answer - When blood levels of albumin are
low, serum calcium levels will also be low as there is less protein available
for binding
Metabolic acidosis - correct answer - E. Increased acid production, loss of
bicarb, diminished renal excretion of hydrogen
C.M hyperventilation (compensatory), h/a, n/v/d, dehydration, hypotension
Ph <7.4 HCO3 <22
Metabolic alkalosis - correct answer - E. GI loss, diuretic use
C.M. slow, shallow respirations, irritability, twitching, s/s of hypokalemia
Ph >7.4 HCO3 >26
Respiratory acidosis - correct answer - E. Cns depression, airway
abnormalities
C.M. restless, confused, seizures, tachycardia
Ph <7.4 paco2 >44
