Question 1

Which of the following is a common cause of hyponatremia?

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of the thirst mechanism
B)  excessive sweating
C)  excessive aldosterone secretion
D)  prolonged period of rapid,deep respirationsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following results from hypocalcemia?
1) low serum phosphate levels
2) nausea and constipation
3) skeletal muscle twitch and spasms
4) weak cardiac contractions

Accepted Answer

A)  1,2
B)  1,4
C)  2,3
D)  3,4E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which acid-base imbalance results from impaired expiration due to emphysema?

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolic acidosis
B)  metabolic alkalosis
C)  respiratory acidosis
D)  respiratory alkalosisE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is the primary control of serum Na+ levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  ADH
B)  aldosterone
C)  serum H+ levels
D)  serum K+ levelsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Choose the correct effect of increased parathyroid hormone:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased movement of calcium ions into the bones
B)  increased activation of vitamin D
C)  increased absorption of calcium from the digestive tract
D)  decreased reabsorption of calcium in the kidneysE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which serum value indicates decompensated metabolic acidosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  pH is below normal range
B)  pH is above normal range
C)  bicarbonate level decreases
D)  bicarbonate level increasesE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 6: Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances

Which acid-base imbalance results from impaired expiration due to emphysema?

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Which of the following is the primary control of serum Na+ levels?

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Choose the correct effect of increased parathyroid hormone:

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Which of the following results from hypocalcemia? 1) low serum phosphate levels 2) nausea and constipation 3) skeletal muscle twitch and spasms 4) weak cardiac contractions

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Which of the following is a common cause of hyponatremia?

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Which serum value indicates decompensated metabolic acidosis?

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Exam 6: Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances

Which acid-base imbalance results from impaired expiration due to emphysema?

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Which of the following is the primary control of serum Na+ levels?

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Choose the correct effect of increased parathyroid hormone:

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Which of the following results from hypocalcemia? 1) low serum phosphate levels 2) nausea and constipation 3) skeletal muscle twitch and spasms 4) weak cardiac contractions

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Which of the following is a common cause of hyponatremia?

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Which serum value indicates decompensated metabolic acidosis?

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