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A patient with hyperparathyroidism is likely to have which electrolyte imbalance?

Hypernatremia

Hyponatremia

Hypocalcemia

Hypercalcemia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

(A) Hypernatremia: PTH does not significantly affect sodium levels.

(B) Hyponatremia: PTH imbalance does not cause sodium depletion.

(C) Hypocalcemia: Hyperparathyroidism increases calcium levels, not decreases them.

(D) Hypercalcemia: Hyperparathyroidism causes excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH), which increases calcium release from bones, enhances calcium absorption in the intestines, and reduces calcium excretion by the kidneys, leading to hypercalcemia.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

(A) "It increases my urine output." ADH reduces urine output by increasing water retention.

(B) "It reduces the reabsorption of sodium in my kidneys." ADH affects water reabsorption, not sodium regulation.

(C) "It decreases water reabsorption in my kidneys." ADH increases, not decreases, water reabsorption.

(D) "It helps retain water to maintain my blood pressure." ADH promotes water reabsorption in the kidneys, reducing urine output and increasing blood volume, which helps maintain blood pressure.

A. Seizures B. Hyperreflexia C. Bradycardia D. Hypertension

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

(A) Seizures: Severe hyponatremia (Na+ < 120 mEq/L) can cause cerebral edema, leading to increased intracranial pressure and seizures.

(B) Hyperreflexia: More common in hypernatremia or hypocalcemia, not hyponatremia.

(C) Bradycardia: Severe hyponatremia usually causes tachycardia, not bradycardia.

(D) Hypertension: Hyponatremia often leads to hypotension due to fluid shifts.

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