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Electrolyte Imbalances Questions and Answers Graded A+ What symptom might a patient experience if they have dangerously low calcium levels? Tingling around the lips and muscle cramps A) Increased urination B) Heightened energy levels C) Excessive hunger When a patient is suffering from...

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Electrolyte Imbalances Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What symptom might a patient experience if they have dangerously low calcium levels?


✔✔Tingling around the lips and muscle cramps


A) Increased urination

B) Heightened energy levels

C) Excessive hunger




When a patient is suffering from hyperkalemia, what is the most significant risk to monitor for?

A) Hair loss

B) Stomach pain


✔✔Cardiac arrhythmias


D) Low energy




Which electrolyte imbalance might cause a patient to feel lethargic and weak after running a

marathon in the heat?

A) Hypercalcemia

B) Hypophosphatemia


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,✔✔Hyponatremia


D) Hypermagnesemia




If a patient’s magnesium levels are elevated, which physical sign might you notice?


✔✔Decreased deep tendon reflexes


A) Excessive sweating

B) Blurred vision

C) Increased muscle tone




What is an immediate concern if a patient presents with severe diarrhea?


✔✔Loss of potassium leading to muscle weakness


A) Elevated calcium levels

B) Excess sodium retention

C) Increased risk of kidney stones




A patient has been taking diuretics for weeks. Which symptom could suggest a serious side

effect?

A) Persistent cough


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,✔✔Muscle cramps and weakness due to hypokalemia


B) Dry skin patches

C) Increased hair growth




How does low sodium affect the brain’s function?


✔✔Leads to confusion, headaches, and possible seizures


A) Improves memory recall

B) Boosts focus and concentration

C) Increases hand-eye coordination




What electrolyte imbalance should you suspect in a patient with twitching facial muscles?

A) Hypernatremia


✔✔Hypocalcemia


B) Hypokalemia

C) Hyperphosphatemia




What intervention is crucial for a patient with fluid volume overload?


✔✔Administering diuretics to reduce excess fluid


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, A) Restricting magnesium intake

B) Increasing potassium-rich foods

C) Providing calcium supplements




A patient with chronic alcoholism may develop which electrolyte imbalance?


✔✔Hypomagnesemia


A) Hypercalcemia

B) Hypernatremia

C) Hypokalemia




Which symptom indicates severe dehydration in an elderly patient?


✔✔Sunken eyes and decreased skin turgor


A) Frequent headaches

B) Weight gain

C) High energy levels




What is the typical effect of hyperphosphatemia on calcium levels?


✔✔Decreased calcium, leading to muscle spasms


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