NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the primary treatment for hypovolemic hypernatremia?

  1. Diuretics

  2. Fluids

  3. Desmopressin

  4. Hypertonic fluids

The correct answer is: Fluids

Treatment for hypovolemic hypernatremia involves replenishing the patient's body with fluids to help restore the balance of electrolytes. Option A, diuretics, would only worsen the condition by causing more fluid loss. Option C, desmopressin, is not the primary treatment as it only helps to manage symptoms and not address the underlying cause. Option D, hypertonic fluids, may be used in severe cases, but it is not the primary treatment as it can cause complications if not used correctly. Therefore, option B, fluids, is the primary and most effective treatment for hypovolemic hypernatremia.

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