Disease and Conditions

Question 1

What is hypokalemia and the symptoms?

Answer 1

-low potassium
-muscle weakness

Question 2

What is hyperkalemia and the symptoms?

Answer 2

-high potassium
-weakness and respiratory problems

Question 3

What is hypoatremia and the symptoms?

Answer 3

-low sodium
-cellular swelling
-body weakness and diarrhea

Question 4

What is hyperatrermia and the symptoms?

Answer 4

–high sodium
-causes serves dehydration

Question 5

What is hypocalcemia and the symptoms?

Answer 5

-low calcium
-spasms

Question 6

What is hypercalcemia and the symptoms?

Answer 6

-increased calcium
-digestion issues

Question 7

What condition is characterized by very low steroid hormones?

Answer 7

Addisons disease

Question 8

What is the general diet to follow for IBD?

Answer 8

-low fat
-low fiber
-low lactose
-avoid trigger foods

Question 9

Number one supplement for IBD patients

Answer 9

B12

Question 10

General diet for IBS?

Answer 10

-avoid fructose
-fiber (if constipated)
-no dairy or trigger foods

Question 11

What is diverticulosis?

Answer 11

disorder within the colon

Question 12

What is the treatment for diverticulosis?

Answer 12

-fiber intake
-fluids

Question 13

What is cirrhosis?

Answer 13

diseased liver