Exam 1 - F/E Practice Quiz

Question 1

Which med can cause hyponatremia?

• Albuterol
• Gentamicin
• Sertraline
• Succinylcholine

Answer 1

SERTRALINE

-SSRIs can cause SIADH, leading to hyponatremia

Question 2

Using patient parameters, calculate daily fluid requirement:

75 kg

Answer 2

1500 mL + 20 for each kg >20

1500 + 20 (75-20) = 2600 mL/day

Question 3

A 54-year old an is admitted to the ICU following a MVA. His serum sodium is 155 mEq/L today. His weight is 80 kg. The goal is to lower his serum sodium by 6 mEq/L today. What volume of IV dextrose is required?

1 L
1.5 L
2 L
5 L

Answer 3

Use water deficit equation

155-6 = 149 (goal sodium)

0.6(80) x [(155/149) - 1] = 1.9 = 2 L

Question 4

A patient has a serum mag of 1.2 mg/dL, and has a hx of alcohol abuse. Patient is given mag sulfate