The normal concentration of potassium in human plasma in meq/I is about (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 5

The normal concentration of potassium in human plasma in meq/I is about (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 5
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Which of the following statements are true of a patient with hyperglycemia and hyponatremia? A. The sodium concentration must be corrected by 5 mEq. per 100 mg. per 100 ml. elevation in blood glucose. B. With normal renal function, this patient is likely to be volume overloaded. C. Proper fluid therapy would be unlikely to include potassium administration. D. Insulin administration will increase the potassium content of cells. E. Early in treatment adequate urine output is a reliable measure of adequate volume resuscitation.

Description : Which of the following statements are true of a patient with hyperglycemia and hyponatremia? A. The sodium concentration must be corrected by 5 mEq. per 100 mg. per 100 ml. elevation in blood ... . E. Early in treatment adequate urine output is a reliable measure of adequate volume resuscitation.

Last Answer : Answer: D DISCUSSION: Each 100-mg. per 100 ml. elevation in blood glucose causes a fall in serum sodium concentration of approximately 2 mEq. per liter. Excess serum glucose ... correction of the patient's associated acidosis produce movement of potassium ions into the intracellular compartment

Normal range of serum potassium is (A) 2.1-3.4 mEq/L (B) 3.5-5.3 mEq/L (C) 5.4–7.4 mEq/L (D) 7.5–9.5 mEq/L

Description : Normal range of serum potassium is (A) 2.1-3.4 mEq/L (B) 3.5-5.3 mEq/L (C) 5.4–7.4 mEq/L (D) 7.5–9.5 mEq/L

Last Answer : Answer : B

Normal anion gap in plasma is about (A) 5 meq/L (B) 15 meq/L (C) 25 meq/L (D) 40 meq/L

Description : Normal anion gap in plasma is about (A) 5 meq/L (B) 15 meq/L (C) 25 meq/L (D) 40 meq/L

Last Answer : Answer : B

Which of the normal range of ionized calcium in plasma is (A) 2-4 mg/dl (B) 2-4 mEq/L (C) 4-5 mg/dl (D) 4-5 mEq/L

Description : Which of the normal range of ionized calcium in plasma is (A) 2-4 mg/dl (B) 2-4 mEq/L (C) 4-5 mg/dl (D) 4-5 mEq/L

Last Answer : Answer : C

The normal concentration of bicarbonate in blood is (A) 21 meq/L (B) 24 meq/L (C) 26 meq/L (D) 30 meq/L

Description : The normal concentration of bicarbonate in blood is (A) 21 meq/L (B) 24 meq/L (C) 26 meq/L (D) 30 meq/L

Last Answer : Answer : C

The normal serum value for potassium is a) 3.5-5.5 mEq/L. Serum potassium must be within normal limits to prevent cardiac dysrhythmias. b) 135-145 mEq/L. Normal serum sodium is 135-145 mEq/L. c) 96-106 mEq/L. Normal serum chloride is 96-106 mEq/L. d) 8.5-10.5 mg/dL. Normal total serum calcium is 8.5-10.5mg/dL.

Description : The normal serum value for potassium is a) 3.5-5.5 mEq/L. Serum potassium must be within normal limits to prevent cardiac dysrhythmias. b) 135-145 mEq/L. Normal serum sodium is 135-145 mEq/L. c) 96-106 mEq/L. ... is 96-106 mEq/L. d) 8.5-10.5 mg/dL. Normal total serum calcium is 8.5-10.5mg/dL.

Last Answer : a) 3.5-5.5 mEq/L. Serum potassium must be within normal limits to prevent cardiac dysrhythmias.

Nucleotides and nucleic acids concentration are often also expressed in terms of (A) ng (B) mg (C) meq (D) OD at 260 nm

Description : Nucleotides and nucleic acids concentration are often also expressed in terms of (A) ng (B) mg (C) meq (D) OD at 260 nm

Last Answer : Answer : D

What is the normal level of K+ in the serum ? (A) 137–148 mEq/L (B) 120–160 mEq/L (C) 3.9–5.0 mEq/L (D) 0.3–0.59 mEq/L

Description : What is the normal level of K+ in the serum ? (A) 137–148 mEq/L (B) 120–160 mEq/L (C) 3.9–5.0 mEq/L (D) 0.3–0.59 mEq/L

Last Answer : Answer : C

The normal concentration of sodium (in mg/100 ml) of human plasma is (A) 100 (B) 200 (C) 250 (D) 330

Description : The normal concentration of sodium (in mg/100 ml) of human plasma is (A) 100 (B) 200 (C) 250 (D) 330

Last Answer : Answer : D

The normal serum CO2 content is (A) 18–20 meq/L (B) 24–29 meq/L (C) 30–34 meq/L (D) 35–38 meq/L

Description : The normal serum CO2 content is (A) 18–20 meq/L (B) 24–29 meq/L (C) 30–34 meq/L (D) 35–38 meq/L

Last Answer : Answer : B

Normal range of serum chloride is (A) 24–27 mEq/L (B) 70–80 mEq/L (C) 100–106 mEq/L (D) 120–140 mEq/L

Description : Normal range of serum chloride is (A) 24–27 mEq/L (B) 70–80 mEq/L (C) 100–106 mEq/L (D) 120–140 mEq/L

Last Answer : Answer : C

Normal range of serum sodium is (A) 30–70 mEq/L (B) 70–110 mEq/L (C) 117–135 mEq/L (D) 136–145 mEq/L

Description : Normal range of serum sodium is (A) 30–70 mEq/L (B) 70–110 mEq/L (C) 117–135 mEq/L (D) 136–145 mEq/L

Last Answer : Answer : D

For therapeutic effect in manic depressive illness, steady-state serum lithium concentration should be maintained between: A. 0.2–0.4 mEq/L B. 0.5–0.8 mEq/L C. 1.0–1.3 mEq/L D. 1.5–2.5 mEq/L

Description : For therapeutic effect in manic depressive illness, steady-state serum lithium concentration should be maintained between: A. 0.2–0.4 mEq/L B. 0.5–0.8 mEq/L C. 1.0–1.3 mEq/L D. 1.5–2.5 mEq/L

Last Answer : B. 0.5–0.8 mEq/L

Which one of the following is true of IgE? 1) Is present in plasma in the same concentration as IgG 2) Is increased acutely in an asthmatic attack 3) Crosses the normal placenta 4) Is increased in the serum of atopic individuals 5) Is involved in type 2 hypersensitivity

Description : Which one of the following is true of IgE? 1) Is present in plasma in the same concentration as IgG 2) Is increased acutely in an asthmatic attack 3) Crosses the normal placenta 4) Is increased in the serum of atopic individuals 5) Is involved in type 2 hypersensitivity

Last Answer : Answers-4 IgG is the predominant form of immunoglobulin in plasma at a concentration around 10,000 times that of IgE. IgG crosses the placenta to confer immunity to the fetus but IgE does ... frequently increased in those with atopy but serum IgE does not rise acutely during an asthmatic attack.

A 55 year-old female complaining of vague tiredness is found to have a serum corrected calcium concentration of 2.9 mmol/l. Examination was unremarkable. Which of the following results confirms the suspected diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism? 1) High normal 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D concentration 2) High normal 24 hour urinary calcium concentration 3) High normal plasma parathyroid hormone concentration 4) Low normal plasma phosphate concentration 5) Low normal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration

Description : A 55 year-old female complaining of vague tiredness is found to have a serum corrected calcium concentration of 2.9 mmol/l. Examination was unremarkable. Which of the following results ... 4) Low normal plasma phosphate concentration 5) Low normal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration

Last Answer : Answers-3 Bit too easy really. A high or even normal PTH concentration in the presence of hypercalcaemia would support the diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism. A high urinary Calcium concentration may ... but neither confirm the diagnosis. Elevated 1,25 VitD suggests a diagnosis of hypervitaminosis D.

The normal concentration of potassium in cells in ng/100 ml is about (A) 100 (B) 200 (C) 350 (D) 440

Description : The normal concentration of potassium in cells in ng/100 ml is about (A) 100 (B) 200 (C) 350 (D) 440

Last Answer : Answer : D

The normal concentration of potassium in whole blood is (A) 50 mg/100 ml (B) 100 mg/100 ml (C) 150 mg/100 ml (D) 200 mg/100 ml

Description : The normal concentration of potassium in whole blood is (A) 50 mg/100 ml (B) 100 mg/100 ml (C) 150 mg/100 ml (D) 200 mg/100 ml

Last Answer : Answer : D

What process does the higher concentration of potassium than the surrounding blood plasma?

Description : What process does the higher concentration of potassium than the surrounding blood plasma?

Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer

A striking feature of living cells is a marked difference between the composition of the cytosol and the extracellular milieu. Which of the following statement(s) concerning the mechanisms of maintenance of these differences is/are true? a. The cell membrane is able to maintain a 10,000 fold gradient between the extracellular concentration of ionized calcium and the intracellular concentration b. The key to these differences is the fact that the plasma membrane is normally impermeable to sodium, potassium and calcium c. The selectivity of biologic membranes is highly consistent and seldom changes d. The selectivity of cell membranes relates only to ions and not organic compounds

Description : A striking feature of living cells is a marked difference between the composition of the cytosol and the extracellular milieu. Which of the following statement(s) concerning the mechanisms of maintenance ... d. The selectivity of cell membranes relates only to ions and not organic compounds

Last Answer : Answer: a The survival of the cell requires that cytosolic composition be maintained within narrow limits, despite the constant influx of nutrients and the simultaneous outflow of waste. A ... be altered drastically as a result of regulatory or signaling processes that occur within the cell

Which of the following statements about extracellular fluid are true? A. The total extracellular fluid volume represents 40% of the body weight. B. The plasma volume constitutes one fourth of the total extracellular fluid volume. C. Potassium is the principal cation in extracellular fluid. D. The protein content of the plasma produces a lower concentration of cations than in the interstitial fluid. E. The interstitial fluid equilibrates slowly with the other body compartments.

Description : Which of the following statements about extracellular fluid are true? A. The total extracellular fluid volume represents 40% of the body weight. B. The plasma volume constitutes one fourth ... the interstitial fluid. E. The interstitial fluid equilibrates slowly with the other body compartments.

Last Answer : Answer: B DISCUSSION: The total extracellular fluid volume represents 20% of body weight. The plasma volume is approximately 5% of body weight. Sodium is the principal cation. The ... fluid and cerebrospinal fluid, the majority of the interstitial fluid exists as a rapidly equilibrating component

Aldosterone secretion is controlled by: a. plasma sodium concentration b. plasma calcium concentration c. plasma potassium concentration d. angiotensin II

Description : Aldosterone secretion is controlled by: a. plasma sodium concentration b. plasma calcium concentration c. plasma potassium concentration d. angiotensin II

Last Answer : angiotensin II

The following have a lower concentration in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) than plasma: a. glucose b. sodium c. potassium d. magnesium

Description : The following have a lower concentration in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) than plasma: a. glucose b. sodium c. potassium d. magnesium

Last Answer : magnesium

The normal concentration of chloride in mg/100 ml of plasma is about (A) 100 (B) 200 (C) 365 (D) 450

Description : The normal concentration of chloride in mg/100 ml of plasma is about (A) 100 (B) 200 (C) 365 (D) 450

Last Answer : Answer : C

The human lens: a. has a higher refractive index in the nucleus than the cortex b. contains a higher potassium concentration than the aqueous c. contains a higher concentration of sorbitol in diabetic patient than normal population d. all above

Description : The human lens: a. has a higher refractive index in the nucleus than the cortex b. contains a higher potassium concentration than the aqueous c. contains a higher concentration of sorbitol in diabetic patient than normal population d. all above

Last Answer : all above

The permissible and normal limit of EC, RSC, SAR (meq 1 –1 ) and Boron content (ppm)

Description : The permissible and normal limit of EC, RSC, SAR (meq 1 –1 ) and Boron content (ppm)

Last Answer : Ans.2–4, < 2.5, < 10 and 10,000 ha

All the following statements about cystic fibrosis are correct except (A) It is inherited as an autosomal recessive disease (B) It affects a number of exocrine glands (C) It causes increased sweating (D) Sweat chlorides are above 60 mEq/L in this disease

Description : All the following statements about cystic fibrosis are correct except (A) It is inherited as an autosomal recessive disease (B) It affects a number of exocrine glands (C) It causes increased sweating (D) Sweat chlorides are above 60 mEq/L in this disease

Last Answer : Answer : C

Anion gap is the difference in the plasma concentrations of (A) (Chloride) – (Bicarbonate) (B) (Sodium) – (Chloride) (C) (Sodium + Potassium) – (Chloride + Bicarbonate) (D) (Sum of cations) – (Sum of anions)

Description : Anion gap is the difference in the plasma concentrations of (A) (Chloride) – (Bicarbonate) (B) (Sodium) – (Chloride) (C) (Sodium + Potassium) – (Chloride + Bicarbonate) (D) (Sum of cations) – (Sum of anions)

Last Answer : Answer : C

Seminal plasma in human males is rich in (a) fructose and calcium (b) glucose and calcium (c) DNA and testosterone (d) ribose and potassium.

Description : Seminal plasma in human males is rich in (a) fructose and calcium (b) glucose and calcium (c) DNA and testosterone (d) ribose and potassium.

Last Answer : (a) fructose and calcium

Human urine is usually acidic because (a) potassium and sodium exchange generates acidity (b) hydrogen ions are actively secreted into the filtrate (c) the sodium transporter exchanges one hydrogen ion for each sodium ion, in peritubular capillaries (d) excreted plasma proteins are acidic.

Description : Human urine is usually acidic because (a) potassium and sodium exchange generates acidity (b) hydrogen ions are actively secreted into the filtrate (c) the sodium transporter exchanges one hydrogen ion for each sodium ion, in peritubular capillaries (d) excreted plasma proteins are acidic.

Last Answer : (b) hydrogen ions are actively secreted into the filtrate

What is the normal plasma protein concentration? -Biology

Description : What is the normal plasma protein concentration? -Biology

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The following are true about cerebrospinal fluid: a. it has a greater buffering capacity than plasma b. it has a similar chloride concentration to plasma c. it is a plasma ultrafiltrate d. the rate of formation is dependent on the intraventricular pressure over the normal pressure range

Description : The following are true about cerebrospinal fluid: a. it has a greater buffering capacity than plasma b. it has a similar chloride concentration to plasma c. it is a plasma ultrafiltrate d. the rate of formation is dependent on the intraventricular pressure over the normal pressure range

Last Answer : it is a plasma ultrafiltrate

In the resting state plasma concentration of cortisol is (A) 0.4–2.0 µg/100 ml (B) 2.0–4.0 µg/100 ml (C) 5.0–15.0 µg/100 ml (D) 18.0–25.0 µg/100 ml

Description : In the resting state plasma concentration of cortisol is (A) 0.4–2.0 µg/100 ml (B) 2.0–4.0 µg/100 ml (C) 5.0–15.0 µg/100 ml (D) 18.0–25.0 µg/100 ml

Last Answer : Answer : C

The circulating concentration of ACTH in plasma is (A) 0.05 mµ/100 ml (B) 0.1–2.0 mµ/100 ml (C) 2.5–3.5 mµ/100 ml (D) 3.0–5.0 mµ/100 ml

Description : The circulating concentration of ACTH in plasma is (A) 0.05 mµ/100 ml (B) 0.1–2.0 mµ/100 ml (C) 2.5–3.5 mµ/100 ml (D) 3.0–5.0 mµ/100 ml

Last Answer : Answer : B

The plasma concentration of IgA is (A) 1–5 mg/dl (B) 40–200 mg/dl (C) 60–500 mg/dl (D) 700–1,500 mg/dl

Description : The plasma concentration of IgA is (A) 1–5 mg/dl (B) 40–200 mg/dl (C) 60–500 mg/dl (D) 700–1,500 mg/dl

Last Answer : Answer : C

One of the symptoms of low serum potassium concentration includes (A) Muscle weakness (B) Confusion (C) Numbness (D) Tingling of extremities WATER AND ELECTROLYTE BALANCE 283

Description : One of the symptoms of low serum potassium concentration includes (A) Muscle weakness (B) Confusion (C) Numbness (D) Tingling of extremities WATER AND ELECTROLYTE BALANCE 283

Last Answer : Answer : A

One of the potent st imu lators of aldosterone secretion is (A) Increased sodium concentration (B) Decreased potassium concentration (C) Increased potassium concentration (D) Increased ECF volume

Description : One of the potent st imu lators of aldosterone secretion is (A) Increased sodium concentration (B) Decreased potassium concentration (C) Increased potassium concentration (D) Increased ECF volume

Last Answer : Answer : C

Concentration of the following is higher in intracellular fluid than in extracellular fluid: (A) Sodium (B) Potassium (C) Chloride (D) Bicarbonate

Description : Concentration of the following is higher in intracellular fluid than in extracellular fluid: (A) Sodium (B) Potassium (C) Chloride (D) Bicarbonate

Last Answer : Answer : B

The highest concentration of proteins is present in (A) Plasma (B) Interstitial fluid (C) Interstitial fluid (D) Transcellular fluid

Description : The highest concentration of proteins is present in (A) Plasma (B) Interstitial fluid (C) Interstitial fluid (D) Transcellular fluid

Last Answer : Answer : C

Epinephrine increases the concentration of free fatty acids in plasma by increasing (A) Extramitochondrial fatty acid synthesis (B) Mitochondrial fatty acid chain elongation (C) Microsomal fatty acid chain elongation (D) Lipolysis in adipose tissue

Description : Epinephrine increases the concentration of free fatty acids in plasma by increasing (A) Extramitochondrial fatty acid synthesis (B) Mitochondrial fatty acid chain elongation (C) Microsomal fatty acid chain elongation (D) Lipolysis in adipose tissue

Last Answer : Answer : D

A high concentration of PTH in blood causes (A) Increase in plasma calcium and inorganic phosphorous (B) Decrease in plasma calcium and inorganic phosphorous (C) Increase in plasma calcium and decrease in plasma inorganic phosphorous (D) Decrease in plasma calcium and increase in plasma inorganic phosphorous

Description : A high concentration of PTH in blood causes (A) Increase in plasma calcium and inorganic phosphorous (B) Decrease in plasma calcium and inorganic phosphorous (C) Increase in plasma calcium ... in plasma inorganic phosphorous (D) Decrease in plasma calcium and increase in plasma inorganic phosphorous

Last Answer : Answer : C

Plasma non-functional enzymes are (A) totally absent (B) low concentration in plastic (C) important for diagnosis of several disease (D) All of these

Description : Plasma non-functional enzymes are (A) totally absent (B) low concentration in plastic (C) important for diagnosis of several disease (D) All of these

Last Answer : Answer : D

In allergic diseases, the concentration of the following is increased in plasma: (A) IgA (B) IgG (C) IgD (D) IgE

Description : In allergic diseases, the concentration of the following is increased in plasma: (A) IgA (B) IgG (C) IgD (D) IgE

Last Answer : Answer : D

Equivalent bending moment in a shaft subjected to axial load P, torque T and bending moment M is (a) Meq = 0.5 [M + (M2 + T2)0.5]0.5 (b) Meq = 0.5 [M + (M2 + T2)0.5] (c) Meq = ( M2 + T2)0.5 (d) None

Description : Equivalent bending moment in a shaft subjected to axial load P, torque T and bending moment M is (a) Meq = 0.5 [M + (M2 + T2)0.5]0.5 (b) Meq = 0.5 [M + (M2 + T2)0.5] (c) Meq = ( M2 + T2)0.5 (d) None

Last Answer : (b) Meq = 0.5 [M + (M2 + T2)0.5]

How is the concentration of drugs in human plasma defined ?

Description : How is the concentration of drugs in human plasma defined ?

Last Answer : Some drugs bind extensively to plasma proteins (Warfarin binds 99%) whereas others have virtually no binding. Extraction depends on the type of drug - there are different standard techniques for acidic, ... but such controls are again specific for each drug and use specific marker compounds.

In medical abbreviations, is it mEq or mg that is not to be used?

Description : In medical abbreviations, is it mEq or mg that is not to be used?

Last Answer : In my experience, mcg is microgram, mg is very common. Any of us who read prescriptions are very aware that the difference between the two could mean the difference between treatment and death ... very surprised if it were ever used on a prescription) it could easily be confused with mcg.

A 70-year-old patient presented with weakness, tiredness and muscle cramps. The ECG showed Q-T prolongation, flattening of T wave and occasional A-V block. His serum K+ was low (2.8 mEq/L). He admitted taking a laxative every day for the past several months. Which laxative could be responsible for the above condition: A. Bisacodyl B. Liquid paraffin C. Methylcellulose D. Bran

Description : A 70-year-old patient presented with weakness, tiredness and muscle cramps. The ECG showed Q-T prolongation, flattening of T wave and occasional A-V block. His serum K+ was low (2.8 mEq ... could be responsible for the above condition: A. Bisacodyl B. Liquid paraffin C. Methylcellulose D. Bran

Last Answer : A. Bisacodyl

The normal range of plasma calcium is (A) 3-5 mg/dl (B) 5-10 mg/dl (C) 9-11 mg/dl (D) 11-15 mg/dl

Description : The normal range of plasma calcium is (A) 3-5 mg/dl (B) 5-10 mg/dl (C) 9-11 mg/dl (D) 11-15 mg/dl

Last Answer : Answer : C

Normal range of plasma total phospholipids is (A) 0.2–0.6 mmol/L (B) 0.9–2.0 mmol/L (C) 1.8–5.8 mmol/L (D) 2.8–5.3 mmol/L

Description : Normal range of plasma total phospholipids is (A) 0.2–0.6 mmol/L (B) 0.9–2.0 mmol/L (C) 1.8–5.8 mmol/L (D) 2.8–5.3 mmol/L

Last Answer : Answer : C

Daily intake of potassium for a normal person should be (A) 1 gm (B) 2 gm (C) 3 gm (D) 4 gm

Description : Daily intake of potassium for a normal person should be (A) 1 gm (B) 2 gm (C) 3 gm (D) 4 gm

Last Answer : Answer : D

A level of 310–340 mg per 1000 ml of blood is normal for the (A) Copper (B) Iron (C) Potassium (D) Sodium

Description : A level of 310–340 mg per 1000 ml of blood is normal for the (A) Copper (B) Iron (C) Potassium (D) Sodium

Last Answer : Answer : D