What type of edema is a fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity?

Na is regulated by ADH, thirst, and the RAAS system. True or False?

The most common treatment for hyponatremia is administration of sodium parenterally. True or False?

For those who cannot take sodium parenterally, sodium replacement is achieved with an isotonic crystalloid solution. True or False?

With excess fluid volume, what is restricted?

Hyponatremia is a commonly overlooked cause of confusion in the elderly. True or False?

If the primary problem is fluid retention, it is safer to restrict fluid intake than to administer sodium. True or False?

A common cause of hypernatremia is the inability to respond to thirst as seen in the very old, very young, and cognitively impaired. True or False

To maintain potassium balance, which body system must function properly?

Severe hypokalemia can cause cardiac or respiratory arrest. True or False

Abuse of laxatives can cause hypokalemia. True or false?

An elevated potassium level should be expected with extensive tissue trauma has occurred. True or False?

The most important consequences of hyperkalemia is its effect on the myocardium. True or False?

What test should be conducted early when hyperkalemia is suspected?

Extensive bed rest increases risk of hypocalcemia because of increased reabsorption of calcium by the bones. True or False?

Increased neural excitability is seen with

Consists of twitching muscles of along the facial nerve when the zygomatic is tapped

Is elicited by inflating a BP cuff on the upper arm to monitor for carpal spasms.

Seizure precautions are implemented for patients with hypocalcemia. True or False?

Malignancies and hyperparathyroidism commonly cause

Chronic alcohol abuse is a major contributor to hypomagnesemia. True or False?

Hypermagnesemia is a result of the kidney excretion problems. True or false?

Which is vital to the formation of ATP?

The most common condition that causes hyperphosphatemia is kidney injury. True or False?