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Question:

(1/2) A patient is in the ICU following open heart surgery. The patient was feeling well earlier in the day, but suddenly began to demonstrate signs of confusion and disorientation. Blood results reveal Na+ = 100 mEq/L.

1) Based upon these symptoms and results of blood work, what electrolyte imbalance is this patient experiencing?

Answer:

euvolemic hypotonic hyponatremia

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Question:

(2/2) A patient is in the ICU following open heart surgery. The patient was feeling well earlier in the day, but suddenly began to demonstrate signs of confusion and disorientation. Blood results reveal Na+ = 100 mEq/L.

2) What treatment is indicated for this imbalance?

Answer:

intravenous saline solution

Question:

Reabsorption in the PCT is characterized by the following except:

• Na+ and water are reabsorbed in equal proportions
• Glucose and amino acids are minimally reabsorbed in the PCT
• glucose and amino acids are almost completely reabsorbed in the PCT
• Sodium, chloride, potassium, and bicarbonate are 65%-80% reabsorbed

from the filtrate

Answer:

Glucose and amino acids are minimally reabsorbed in the PCT

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Question:

Which of the following is/are true regarding acid-base balance? (mark all that apply)

• Acid-base balance refers to the balance of the concentration of hydrogen

ions (H+) in the blood

• Acid-base balance refers to the balance of the concentration of bicarbonate

ions (OH-) in the blood

• Venous blood is characterized by a more alkaline Ph
• A higher concentration of H+ ions will decrease the pH of the blood

Answer:

Acid-base balance refers to the balance of the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in the blood

A higher concentration of H+ ions will decrease the pH of the blood

Question:

Which of the following is characteristic of ACUTE transplant rejection?

• Occurs months to years after transplant
• Involves increased T lymphocytes
• It does not respond well to immunosuppressive therapy

Answer:

Involves increased T lymphocytes

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Question:

Which of the following is true of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol?

• It is the inactive form of vitamin D taken in through the skin via UV rays
• It is the inactive form of synthetic vitamin D
• It is the active form of vitamin D, converted in the liver
• It is the active form of vitamin D, converted in the kidney

Answer:

It is the active form of vitamin D, converted in the LIVER

Question:

A patient is said to be in stage 4 kidney disease. What would you expect their GFR to be?

• 25 mL/min/1.73m
• 42 mL/min/1.73m
• 70 mL/min/1.73m
• 14 mL/min/1.73m

Answer:

• 25 mL/min/1.73m

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