LAB VALUES NBCOT-OTR Questions
and Answers.
HYPERKALEMIA -
\Can be caused by Addison's disease
Crush injuries or burns may cause this
Cardiac arrest may occur when potassium reaches critical level
Due to higher amount of potassium than normal
Due to higher amount of potassium than normal
HYPOKALEMIA -
\Can be caused by vomiting
May cause dizziness or disorientation when potassium levels are low
Due to lower amount of potassium than normal
Cushing's syndrome may cause this
Symptoms include acetone breath
Digoxin may cause this
HYPERGLYCEMIA -
\In mild cases, exercise may be indicated
Measured using a glucometer
Can be caused by stress
May be associated with a diabetic coma
Person will appear outwardly drowsy
Tongue dryness is a symptom
Build up of ketones may occur
Can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis
Defer exercise after insulin has been administered
and Answers.
HYPERKALEMIA -
\Can be caused by Addison's disease
Crush injuries or burns may cause this
Cardiac arrest may occur when potassium reaches critical level
Due to higher amount of potassium than normal
Due to higher amount of potassium than normal
HYPOKALEMIA -
\Can be caused by vomiting
May cause dizziness or disorientation when potassium levels are low
Due to lower amount of potassium than normal
Cushing's syndrome may cause this
Symptoms include acetone breath
Digoxin may cause this
HYPERGLYCEMIA -
\In mild cases, exercise may be indicated
Measured using a glucometer
Can be caused by stress
May be associated with a diabetic coma
Person will appear outwardly drowsy
Tongue dryness is a symptom
Build up of ketones may occur
Can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis
Defer exercise after insulin has been administered
