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Question 1:

What is the normal reference range for serum potassium in adults?

A) 2.5–3.5 mEq/L

B) 3.5–5.0 mEq/L

C) 4.5–6.0 mEq/L

D) 5.0–6.5 mEq/L

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Question 2:

Which electrolyte abnormality is most commonly associated with U-waves on EKG?

A) Hypernatremia

B) Hypocalcemia

C) Hypokalemia

D) Hypermagnesemia

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Question 3:

Which of the following electrolytes is primarily found inside cells?

A) Sodium

B) Chloride

C) Potassium

D) Calcium

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Question 4:

What is a common cause of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

A) Diuretic overuse

B) Increased phosphate excretion

C) Impaired phosphate clearance

D) Excess sweating

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Question 5:

Which condition is a medical emergency requiring careful correction to avoid osmotic demyelination?

A) Hypernatremia

B) Hyponatremia

C) Hypercalcemia

D) Hypomagnesemia

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Question 6:

Magnesium repletion is essential before correcting which other electrolyte?

A) Sodium

B) Phosphate

C) Potassium

D) Calcium

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Question 7:

A patient with a serum calcium of 7.4 mg/dL and low albumin may not require treatment if:

A) They have tetany

B) The ionized calcium is normal

C) They have CKD

D) The phosphate is also low

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Question 8:

Which drug class commonly causes hypokalemia?

A) Beta-blockers

B) Loop diuretics

C) ACE inhibitors

D) Statins

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Question 9:

Which drug class commonly causes hypokalemia?

A) Muscle cramps

B) Diarrhea

C) Polyuria

D) Polyuria

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Question 10:

Which of the following is a non-calcium phosphate binder?

A) Calcium acetate

B) Sevelamer

C) Calcium carbonate

D) Vitamin D

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Question 11:

In hyperkalemia, which of the following is used to stabilize cardiac membranes?

A) Kayexalate

B) Sodium bicarbonate

C) Insulin with glucose

D) Calcium gluconate

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Question 12:

What is the first step when evaluating hyponatremia?

A) Check serum glucose

B) Assess fluid status

C) Administer hypertonic saline

D) Check EKG

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Question 13:

Which of the following medications is most likely to cause hyperkalemia?

A) Furosemide

B) Albuterol

C) Lisinopril

D) HCTZ

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Question 14:

Which electrolyte is necessary for ATP production and bone health?

A) Magnesium

B) Phosphate

C) Potassium

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Question 15:

What is the best method to correct mild hypophosphatemia in an asymptomatic patient?

A) IV potassium phosphate

B) Dialysis

C) Oral phosphate supplements

D) No treatment is ever needed

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Question 16:

What symptom is more typical of hypomagnesemia?

A) Bradycardia

B) Lethargy

C) Muscle tremors

D) Constipation

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Question 17:

Which electrolyte abnormality is often asymptomatic until severe?

A) Hypernatremia

B) Hypokalemia

C) Hypocalcemia

D) Hypermagnesemia

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Question 18:

Which lab value best guides calcium repletion in critically ill patients?

A) Total calcium

B) Ionized calcium

C) Magnesium

D) Serum phosphate

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Question 19:

Which of the following combinations can increase the risk for cardiac arrhythmias?

A) Hypermagnesemia and hyperphosphatemia

B) Hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia

C) Hypercalcemia and hyponatremia

D) Hypernatremia and hyperphosphatemia

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Question 20:

What is the role of nurses in managing electrolyte abnormalities?

A) Prescribing phosphate binders

B) Interpreting ECGs independently

C) Monitoring labs and administering repletion

D) Diagnosing acid-base disorders

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