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Electrolyte Imbalances and Clinical Manifestations Quiz

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

Hypokalemia

Explanation

Low potassium levels affect muscle and heart function.

Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of hypercalcemia?

Renal stones

Explanation

Excess calcium can precipitate as stones in the kidneys.

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

Hypocalcemia

Explanation

Low calcium levels cause hyperexcitability of nerves and muscles.

Which of the following is a common cause of hyperkalemia?

Addison's disease

Explanation

Adrenal insufficiency can lead to potassium retention.

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

Hypokalemia

Explanation

Low potassium levels affect cardiac depolarization.

What is the primary cause of metabolic acidosis?

Excessive loss of bicarbonate

Explanation

Loss of bicarbonate leads to acid accumulation in the body.

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

Hypocalcemia

Explanation

Low calcium levels trigger neuromuscular irritability.

What is the primary manifestation of respiratory alkalosis?

Hyperventilation

Explanation

Excessive breathing reduces carbon dioxide levels in blood.

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

Hypokalemia

Explanation

Low potassium levels affect cardiac repolarization.

#10

What is the primary cause of respiratory acidosis?

Hypoventilation

Explanation

Inadequate breathing leads to carbon dioxide buildup.

#11

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

Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)

Explanation

Excessive ADH leads to water retention and dilution of sodium levels.

#12

What is the primary cause of metabolic alkalosis?

Excessive vomiting

Explanation

Loss of stomach acid through vomiting leads to alkalosis.

#13

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

Insufficient water intake

Explanation

Not drinking enough water leads to sodium concentration in the blood.

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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