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1. Approximately what percentage of hospitalized patients are hyponatremic?

A. 3% B. 7% C. 11% D. 15% E. 20%

2. Which of the following clinical symptoms occurs in about 50% of hospitalized patients with hyponatremia?

A. Seizures B. Altered sensorium C. Coma D. Gait disturbances and falls E. Nausea and vomiting

3. Which of the following agents is most commonly associated with drug-induced hyponatremia?

A. Phenytoin B. Demeclocycline C. Sertraline D. Acetaminophen

4. Which of the following statements best describes the mechanism of action of the vaptans?

A. Vaptans improve the kidney's ability to excrete free water B. Vaptans block the effect of AVP, causing aquaresis C. Vaptans activate the renin angiotensin system D. Vaptans bind to serum sodium

5. Fluid restriction may be considered an appropriate hyponatremia treatment option for

A. Asymptomatic patients B. Patients with serious symptoms and high urine osmolality C. Patients with less serious symptoms and dilute urine D. A and C E. None of the above

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1. Approximately what percentage of hospitalized patients are hyponatremic?

2. Which of the following clinical symptoms occurs in about 50% of hospitalized patients with hyponatremia?

3. Which of the following agents is most commonly associated with drug-induced hyponatremia?

4. Which of the following statements best describes the mechanism of action of the vaptans?

5. Fluid restriction may be considered an appropriate hyponatremia treatment option for

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3. Which of the following agents is most commonly associated with drug-induced hyponatremia?

4. Which of the following statements best describes the mechanism of action of the vaptans?

5. Fluid restriction may be considered an appropriate hyponatremia treatment option for

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