Take Quiz: PHARMACOLOGY QUIZ/ FLUID THERAPY QUIZ

Question 1

Colloids are:*

A. Electrolyte solutions

B. Colloidal solutions

C. Protein solutions

D. None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is a common colloid solution?*

A. Normal saline (0.9% NaCl)

B. Lactated Ringer's solution

C. Albumin

D. Dextran

E. C and D

Question 3

Colloids are primarily used to:*

A. Replace blood volume

B. Treat hypovolemia

C. Replace protein in the blood

D. Treat hypervolemia

Question 4

A common use of albumin is:*

A. Treatment of dehydration

B. Treatment of hypoalbuminemia

C. Treatment of hypercalcemia

D. Treatment of hypervolemia

Question 5

Dextran is often used to:*

A. Replace blood volume

B. Treat hypovolemia

C. Replace protein in the blood

D. Treat hyperkalemia

Question 6

Respiratory acidosis is characterized by:*

A. A decrease in pH and a decrease in bicarbonate

B. A decrease in pH and an increase in bicarbonate

C. An increase in pH and a decrease in bicarbonate

D. An increase in pH and an increase in bicarbonate

Question 7

Metabolic alkalosis is characterized by:*

A. A decrease in pH and a decrease in bicarbonate

B. A decrease in pH and an increase in bicarbonate

C. An increase in pH and a decrease in bicarbonate

D. An increase in pH and an increase in bicarbonate

Question 8

Respiratory alkalosis is characterized by:*

A. A decrease in pH and a decrease in bicarbonate

B. A decrease in pH and an increase in bicarbonate

C. An increase in pH and a decrease in bicarbonate

D. An increase in pH and an increase in bicarbonate

Question 9

Which of the following is a common cause of metabolic acidosis?*

A. Excessive vomiting

B. Diarrhea

C. Kidney failure

D. All of the above

Question 10

Metabolic acidosis is characterized by:*

A. A decrease in pH and a decrease in bicarbonate

B. A decrease in pH and an increase in bicarbonate

C. An increase in pH and a decrease in bicarbonate

D. An increase in pH and an increase in bicarbonate