Exam 24: Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances

How is a patient hospitalized with a malignant tumor that secretes parathyroid hormone-related peptide monitored for the resulting electrolyte imbalance?

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Question 21

What form of oral rehydration,bottled water or salty broth,is best suited for a patient who is demonstrating signs of clinical dehydration?

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Question 22

The person at highest risk for developing hypernatremia is a person who

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Question 23

A person who overuses magnesium-aluminum antacids for a long period of time is likely to develop

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Question 24

Osmoreceptors located in the hypothalamus control the release of

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Question 25

The nurse provides teaching regarding dietary intake of potassium to avoid an electrolyte imbalance when a patient

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Question 26

Clinical manifestations of extracellular fluid volume deficit include

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Question 27

A patient,who is 8 months pregnant,has developed eclampsia and is receiving intravenous magnesium sulfate to prevent seizures.To determine if her infusion rate is too high,you should regularly

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Question 28

Which electrolyte imbalances cause increased neuromuscular excitability?

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Question 29

Causes of hypomagnesemia include

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Question 30

A patient who reports an intestinal fistula also reports feeling "weak and dizzy" when she stands.While taking her blood pressure she becomes temporarily unresponsive but quickly regains consciousness when put into a supine position.What nursing interventions will the nurse implement before calling the physician?

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Question 31

Excessive antidiuretic hormone (ADH)secretion can cause _____ concentration.

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Question 32

The electrolyte that has a higher concentration in the extracellular fluid than in the intracellular fluid is _____ ions.

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Question 33

Which change in a patient's assessment has the greatest urgency?

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Question 34

Signs and symptoms of clinical dehydration include

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Question 35

Hyperaldosteronism causes

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Question 36

Abnormalities in intracellular regulation of enzyme activity and cellular production of ATP are associated with

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Question 37

A person who has hyperparathyroidism is likely to develop

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Question 38

An increase in the resting membrane potential (hyperpolarized)is associated with

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Question 39

What age group has a larger volume of extracellular fluid than intracellular fluid?

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Exam 24: Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances

How is a patient hospitalized with a malignant tumor that secretes parathyroid hormone-related peptide monitored for the resulting electrolyte imbalance?

What form of oral rehydration,bottled water or salty broth,is best suited for a patient who is demonstrating signs of clinical dehydration?

The person at highest risk for developing hypernatremia is a person who

A person who overuses magnesium-aluminum antacids for a long period of time is likely to develop

Osmoreceptors located in the hypothalamus control the release of

The nurse provides teaching regarding dietary intake of potassium to avoid an electrolyte imbalance when a patient

Clinical manifestations of extracellular fluid volume deficit include

A patient,who is 8 months pregnant,has developed eclampsia and is receiving intravenous magnesium sulfate to prevent seizures.To determine if her infusion rate is too high,you should regularly

Which electrolyte imbalances cause increased neuromuscular excitability?

Causes of hypomagnesemia include

Excessive antidiuretic hormone (ADH)secretion can cause _____ concentration.

The electrolyte that has a higher concentration in the extracellular fluid than in the intracellular fluid is _____ ions.

Which change in a patient's assessment has the greatest urgency?

Signs and symptoms of clinical dehydration include

Hyperaldosteronism causes

Abnormalities in intracellular regulation of enzyme activity and cellular production of ATP are associated with

A person who has hyperparathyroidism is likely to develop

An increase in the resting membrane potential (hyperpolarized)is associated with

What age group has a larger volume of extracellular fluid than intracellular fluid?

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Homeostasis, Allostasis, and Adaptive Responses to Stressors

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Injury, Aging, and Death

Genome Structure, Regulation, and Tissue Differentiation

Genetic and Developmental Disorders

Neoplasia

Infectious Processes

Inflammation and Immunity

Alterations in Immune Function

Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells

HIV Disease and Aids

Alterations in Oxygen Transport

Alterations in Homeostasis and Blood Coagulation

Alterations in Blood Flow

Alterations in Blood Pressure

Cardiac Function

Alterations in Cardiac Function

Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases

Shock

Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange

Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders

Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders

Acid-Base Homeostasis and Imbalances

Renal Function

Intrarenal Disorders

Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease

Disorders of the Lower Urinary Tract

Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Gastrointestinal Function

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Alterations in Function of the Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Liver Diseases

Endocrine Physiology and Mechanisms of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Regulation

Disorders of Endocrine Function

Diabetes Mellitus

Alterations in Metabolism and Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Nervous System

Acute Disorders of Brain Function

Chronic Disorders of Neurologic Function

Alterations in Special Sensory Function

Pain

Neurobiology of Psychotic Illnesses

Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, and Disease

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders

Alterations in the Integumentary System

Burn Injuries

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