Question 1

Insulin is used to treat hyperkalemia because it:

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A)   Stimulates sodium to be removed from the cell in exchange for potassium.
B)   Binds to potassium to remove it through the kidneys.
C)   Transports potassium from the blood to the cell along with glucose.
D)   Breaks down the chemical components of potassium, causing it to be no longer effective.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Vomiting-induced metabolic alkalosis,resulting in the loss of chloride,causes:

Accepted Answer

A)   Retained sodium to bind with the chloride
B)   Hydrogen to move into the cell and exchange with potassium to maintain cation balance
C)   Retention of bicarbonate to maintain the anion balance
D)   Hypoventilation to compensate for the metabolic alkalosisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Chvostek and Trousseau signs indicate which electrolyte imbalance?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hypokalemia
B)   Hyperkalemia
C)   Hypocalcemia
D)   HypercalcemiaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The calcium and phosphate balance is influenced by which three substances?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parathyroid hormone, vasopressin, and vitamin D
B)   Parathyroid hormone, calcitonin, and vitamin D
C)   Thyroid hormone, vasopressin, and vitamin A
D)   Thyroid hormone, calcitonin, and vitamin AE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Obesity creates a greater risk for dehydration in people because:

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A)   Adipose cells contain little water because fat is water repelling.
B)   The metabolic rate of obese adults is slower than the rate of lean adults.
C)   The rate of urine output of obese adults is higher than the rate of output of lean adults.
D)   The thirst receptors of the hypothalamus do not function effectively.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

An imbalance of potassium can produce which dysfunctions? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Weakness skeletal muscles
B)   Cardiac dysrhythmias
C)   Smooth muscle atony
D)   Visual impairment
E)   Hearing lossF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

The pathophysiologic process of edema is related to which mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sodium depletion
B)   Decreased capillary hydrostatic pressure
C)   Increased plasma oncotic pressure
D)   Lymphatic obstructionE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 3: The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

The pathophysiologic process of edema is related to which mechanism?

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Insulin is used to treat hyperkalemia because it:

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Vomiting-induced metabolic alkalosis,resulting in the loss of chloride,causes:

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An imbalance of potassium can produce which dysfunctions? (Select all that apply.)

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Obesity creates a greater risk for dehydration in people because:

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Chvostek and Trousseau signs indicate which electrolyte imbalance?

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The calcium and phosphate balance is influenced by which three substances?

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Exam 3: The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

The pathophysiologic process of edema is related to which mechanism?

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Insulin is used to treat hyperkalemia because it:

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Vomiting-induced metabolic alkalosis,resulting in the loss of chloride,causes:

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An imbalance of potassium can produce which dysfunctions? (Select all that apply.)

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Obesity creates a greater risk for dehydration in people because:

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Chvostek and Trousseau signs indicate which electrolyte imbalance?

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The calcium and phosphate balance is influenced by which three substances?

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