Electrolyte Imbalance Assessment and Management Quiz

Assess your understanding of electrolyte imbalances with these quiz questions. From hypernatremia to hypokalemia, explore management strategies and clinical manifestations.

#1

Which of the following is a symptom of hypernatremia?

Muscle weakness
Confusion
Polyuria
Hypoventilation
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#2

Which condition is characterized by a serum sodium level below 135 mEq/L?

Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
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#3

Which electrolyte imbalance is often associated with metabolic alkalosis?

Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyponatremia
Hypernatremia
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#4

Which electrolyte imbalance can result from prolonged vomiting or diarrhea?

Hypernatremia
Hypokalemia
Hypermagnesemia
Hypocalcemia
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#5

Which electrolyte imbalance can result from excessive sweating and dehydration?

Hypernatremia
Hypokalemia
Hypermagnesemia
Hypocalcemia
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#6

What electrolyte imbalance may cause T-wave flattening or inversion on an ECG?

Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hypocalcemia
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#7

Which electrolyte imbalance is characterized by prolonged QT intervals on ECG?

Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypermagnesemia
Hypomagnesemia
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#8

Which electrolyte imbalance commonly leads to muscle cramps and cardiac arrhythmias?

Hypocalcemia
Hypernatremia
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
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#9

What is the primary goal in managing hypermagnesemia?

Increase magnesium intake
Enhance magnesium excretion
Administer magnesium supplements
Administer calcium supplements
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#10

What is a common symptom of hypocalcemia?

Muscle weakness
Hypertension
Polyuria
Tachycardia
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#11

Which condition is characterized by a serum potassium level above 5.0 mEq/L?

Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypercalcemia
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#12

What is a characteristic sign of hypercalcemia on a physical examination?

Trousseau's sign
Chvostek's sign
Cullen's sign
Pitting edema
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#13

Which medication is commonly used in the treatment of hyperkalemia by promoting potassium excretion?

Sodium bicarbonate
Calcium gluconate
Furosemide
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
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#14

In a patient with severe hypercalcemia, which medication can be administered to enhance renal calcium excretion?

Calcitonin
Bisphosphonates
Loop diuretics
Potassium supplements
#15

Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with Chvostek's and Trousseau's signs?

Hypernatremia
Hypokalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hypocalcemia
#16

What is the most common cause of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease?

Decreased phosphate intake
Increased phosphate excretion
Decreased parathyroid hormone levels
Decreased glomerular filtration rate
#17

What is the primary treatment for hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease?

Restricting phosphate intake
Administering phosphate supplements
Increasing parathyroid hormone levels
Enhancing phosphate excretion
#18

Which medication is used to treat severe hypocalcemia by raising serum calcium levels?

Vitamin D supplements
Calcium carbonate
Sodium bicarbonate
Potassium supplements
#19

What is the primary treatment for hyponatremia caused by SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone)?

Fluid restriction
Administering isotonic saline
Administering loop diuretics
Increasing dietary sodium intake

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