Question 1

Choose the correct effect of increased parathyroid hormone:

Accepted Answer

A) increased movement of calcium ions into the bones 
B) increased activation of vitamin D 
C) increased absorption of calcium from the digestive tract 
D) decreased reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys 
A) increased movement of calcium ions into the bones 
B) increased activation of vitamin D 
C) increased absorption of calcium from the digestive tract 
D) decreased reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys

Question 2

Which serum value indicates decompensated metabolic acidosis?

Accepted Answer

A) pH is below normal range 
B) pH is above normal range 
C) bicarbonate level decreases 
D) bicarbonate level increases 
A) pH is below normal range 
B) pH is above normal range 
C) bicarbonate level decreases 
D) bicarbonate level increases

Question 3

Which acid-base imbalance results from impaired expiration due to emphysema?

Accepted Answer

A) metabolic acidosis 
B) metabolic alkalosis 
C) respiratory acidosis 
D) respiratory alkalosis 
A) metabolic acidosis 
B) metabolic alkalosis 
C) respiratory acidosis 
D) respiratory alkalosis

Question 4

Which of the following is the primary control of serum Na+ levels?

Accepted Answer

A) ADH 
B) aldosterone 
C) serum H+ levels 
D) serum K+ levels 
A) ADH 
B) aldosterone 
C) serum H+ levels 
D) serum K+ levels

Question 5

Which of the following results from hypocalcemia?
1)low serum phosphate levels
2)nausea and constipation
3)skeletal muscle twitch and spasms
4)weak cardiac contractions

Accepted Answer

A) 1,2 
B) 1,4 
C) 2,3 
D) 3,4 
A) 1,2 
B) 1,4 
C) 2,3 
D) 3,4

Question 6

Which of the following is a common cause of hyponatremia?

Accepted Answer

A) loss of the thirst mechanism 
B) excessive sweating 
C) excessive aldosterone secretion 
D) prolonged period of rapid,deep respirations 
A) loss of the thirst mechanism 
B) excessive sweating 
C) excessive aldosterone secretion 
D) prolonged period of rapid,deep respirations

Choose the correct effect of increased parathyroid hormone:

Which serum value indicates decompensated metabolic acidosis?

Which acid-base imbalance results from impaired expiration due to emphysema?

Which of the following is the primary control of serum Na+ levels?

Which of the following results from hypocalcemia? 1)low serum phosphate levels 2)nausea and constipation 3)skeletal muscle twitch and spasms 4)weak cardiac contractions

Which of the following is a common cause of hyponatremia?

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Exam 6: Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances

Choose the correct effect of increased parathyroid hormone:

Which serum value indicates decompensated metabolic acidosis?

Which acid-base imbalance results from impaired expiration due to emphysema?

Which of the following is the primary control of serum Na+ levels?

Which of the following results from hypocalcemia? 1)low serum phosphate levels 2)nausea and constipation 3)skeletal muscle twitch and spasms 4)weak cardiac contractions

Which of the following is a common cause of hyponatremia?

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Inflammation and Healing

Immunity and Abnormal Responses

Infection

Neoplasms

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Diseases Associated With Adolescence

Potential Complications of Pregnancy

Aging and Disease Processes

Effects of Immobility

The Influence of Stress

Pain

Substance Abuse

Environmental Hazards

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Selected Therapies

Blood and Lymphatic Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Acute Neurological Disorders

Chronic Neurologic Disorders

Disorders of the Eye and Ear

Endocrine Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Skin Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

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