FCCN 1 EXAM
135-145 - ANSWERS-normal sodium levels
3.5-5 - ANSWERS-normal potassium levels
8.5-10.5 - ANSWERS-normal calcium levels
1.7-2.2 - ANSWERS-normal magnesium levels
2.5-4.5 - ANSWERS-normal phosphorus levels
hyponatremia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in lethargy, n/v,
lethargy, and abdominal cramping; if extremely low- risk for seizures with
correction
hypernatremia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in disorientation,
thirst, and weakness
sodium - ANSWERS-these electrolyte abnormalities need to be corrected slowly
, hyperkalemia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in flaccid muscle
paralysis, paresthesias of face, tongue, feet and hands, and ventricular
arrhythmias
hypokalemia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in arrhythmias,
impaired urine-concentrating ability, and hyperglycemia
hyperkalemia - ANSWERS-tall peaked T waves is a sign of what
hypokalemia - ANSWERS-flat t waves is an early sign of what
hypokalemia - ANSWERS-u waves are a late sign of what
hypokalemia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality increases risk for digoxin
toxicity
hypocalcemia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in muscle cramps,
tremors, twitching, and hyperactive deep-tendon reflexes.
Trousseau's sign - ANSWERS-arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Chvostek's sign - ANSWERS-Cheek, facial spasm when Cheek is tapped associates
with hypocalcemia
135-145 - ANSWERS-normal sodium levels
3.5-5 - ANSWERS-normal potassium levels
8.5-10.5 - ANSWERS-normal calcium levels
1.7-2.2 - ANSWERS-normal magnesium levels
2.5-4.5 - ANSWERS-normal phosphorus levels
hyponatremia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in lethargy, n/v,
lethargy, and abdominal cramping; if extremely low- risk for seizures with
correction
hypernatremia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in disorientation,
thirst, and weakness
sodium - ANSWERS-these electrolyte abnormalities need to be corrected slowly
, hyperkalemia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in flaccid muscle
paralysis, paresthesias of face, tongue, feet and hands, and ventricular
arrhythmias
hypokalemia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in arrhythmias,
impaired urine-concentrating ability, and hyperglycemia
hyperkalemia - ANSWERS-tall peaked T waves is a sign of what
hypokalemia - ANSWERS-flat t waves is an early sign of what
hypokalemia - ANSWERS-u waves are a late sign of what
hypokalemia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality increases risk for digoxin
toxicity
hypocalcemia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in muscle cramps,
tremors, twitching, and hyperactive deep-tendon reflexes.
Trousseau's sign - ANSWERS-arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Chvostek's sign - ANSWERS-Cheek, facial spasm when Cheek is tapped associates
with hypocalcemia
