When a Person Loses Fluid by Sweating or Bleeding, What

question 88

Multiple Choice

When a person loses fluid by sweating or bleeding, what minerals are lost in greatest quantity? ​

• A)sodium and chloride
• B)bicarbonate and sulfate
• C)calcium and magnesium
• D)potassium and phosphate

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Definitions:

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)

A class of drugs that reduce pain, decrease fever, prevent blood clots, and in higher doses, decrease inflammation.

Prostaglandins

A group of lipid compounds that have diverse hormone-like effects, including regulating inflammation, blood flow, and the formation of blood clots.

Dysmenorrhea

Painful menstruation that affects the quality of life, often accompanied by other symptoms like nausea and headaches.

Analgesic

A drug or substance that is used to reduce pain without causing loss of consciousness.