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mynx

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Where is most of the Mg2+ found in the body?
 
  a. Bound to phosphate
  b. Bound to proteins
  c. In the cells
  d. Ionized

Question 2

The most common causes of acute hyponatremia include:
 
  1. postoperative iatrogenic causes.
  2. not drinking enough water.
  3. self-induced due to water intoxication.
  4. not eating enough foods containing sodium.
  a. 1 and 3
  b. 2 and 3
  c. 1, 2, and 4
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Most (99) of the magnesium in the body is intracellular. Of the small portion in extracellular spaces, 80 is ionized or bound to other ions (e.g., phosphate) with the remaining 20 bound to proteins.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Hyponatremia can lead to cerebral edema due to a change in osmotic pressure. The two most common causes for acute hyponatremia are postoperative iatrogenic and self-induced due to wa-ter intoxication.



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