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Mnemonic for hypermagnesemia - correct answer -LETHARGIC
lethargy (profound)
EKG changes
tendon reflexes decreased
hypotension
arrhythmias
respiratory arrest
GI issues (n/v)
impaired breathing
cardiac arresr
Mnemonic for hypokalemia - correct answer -6 L's
lethargy
leg cramps
limp muscles
low/shallow breathing
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lethal cardiac dysrhythmias
lots of urine
Mnemonic for hyperkalemia - correct answer -MURDER
muscle weakness
urine production little to none (renal failure)
respiratory failure
decreased heart contractility (weak pulse, decreased BP)
early signs of muscle twitches/cramps
Mnemonic for hypocalcemia - correct answer -CATs go numb
Chvostek's and Trousseau's signs
arrhythmias
twitching
numbness (hands and feet)
Mnemonic for hypercalcemia - correct answer -"Stones, bones,
abdominal moans, and psychic groans"
kidney stones