Week in Review 2 Flashcards
1
Q
if someone has primary hyperaldosteronism, what will you see on the physical exam?
A
- hypertension
2
Q
is hypokalemic periodic paralysis a renal problem or a cellular problem?
A
- cellular problem with redistribution
3
Q
tolvaptan MOA
A
- ADH blocker
4
Q
what is the most common cause of hyponatremia
A
- hypotonicity
5
Q
what is the marker for total body sodium
exceptions
A
- ECF
- SIADH
- pure water loss
