Electrolyte Imbalances and Clinical Manifestations Quiz

Test your knowledge on electrolyte imbalances with questions on clinical manifestations, causes, and ECG findings. Prepare for exams or refresh your understanding.

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Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to muscle weakness and cardiac arrhythmias?

Hyperkalemia

Hypokalemia

Hypernatremia

Hyponatremia

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Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of hypercalcemia?

Muscle cramps

Positive Chvostek's sign

Renal stones

Prolonged QT interval

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Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to neuromuscular excitability, such as tetany and seizures?

Hypernatremia

Hypocalcemia

Hyperkalemia

Hypophosphatemia

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Which of the following is a common cause of hyperkalemia?

Excessive sweating

Addison's disease

Diuretic use

Metabolic alkalosis

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Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with flattened T waves on an ECG?

Hypokalemia

Hyperkalemia

Hypocalcemia

Hypernatremia

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What is the primary cause of metabolic acidosis?

Excessive intake of acidic foods

Excessive loss of bicarbonate

Excessive retention of bicarbonate

Excessive intake of sodium bicarbonate

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

Hypernatremia

Hypocalcemia

Hypomagnesemia

Hypokalemia

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What is the primary manifestation of respiratory alkalosis?

Decreased heart rate

Hypoventilation

Hypotension

Hyperventilation

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Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with prolonged QT interval on an ECG?

Hypercalcemia

Hypomagnesemia

Hypokalemia

Hypernatremia

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What is the primary cause of respiratory acidosis?

Hyperventilation

Excessive intake of acidic foods

Hypoventilation

Excessive loss of bicarbonate

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Which of the following is a common cause of hyponatremia in hospitalized patients?

Excessive intake of sodium-rich foods

Administration of hypertonic saline

Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)

Excessive intake of potassium supplements

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#12

What is the primary cause of metabolic alkalosis?

Excessive vomiting

Hypoventilation

Renal failure

Excessive intake of acidic foods

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#13

What is the primary cause of hypernatremia in patients with impaired thirst mechanism?

Excessive loss of sodium-rich fluids

Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)

Excessive intake of potassium supplements

Insufficient water intake

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Electrolyte Imbalances and Clinical Manifestations Quiz

Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to muscle weakness and cardiac arrhythmias?

Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of hypercalcemia?

Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to neuromuscular excitability, such as tetany and seizures?

Which of the following is a common cause of hyperkalemia?

Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with flattened T waves on an ECG?

What is the primary cause of metabolic acidosis?

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

What is the primary manifestation of respiratory alkalosis?

Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with prolonged QT interval on an ECG?

What is the primary cause of respiratory acidosis?

Which of the following is a common cause of hyponatremia in hospitalized patients?

What is the primary cause of metabolic alkalosis?

What is the primary cause of hypernatremia in patients with impaired thirst mechanism?

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