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FCCN 1 Exam with complete solutions
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135-145 - CORRECT ANSWER-normal sodium levels
3.5-5 - CORRECT ANSWER-normal potassium levels
8.5-10.5 - CORRECT ANSWER-normal calcium levels
1.7-2.2 - CORRECT ANSWER-normal magnesium levels
2.5-4.5 - CORRECT ANSWER-normal phosphorus levels
hyponatremia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in lethargy,
n/v, lethargy, and abdominal cramping; if extremely low- risk for seizures with correction
hypernatremia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in
disorientation, thirst, and weakness
sodium - CORRECT ANSWER-these electrolyte abnormalities need to be corrected
slowly
hyperkalemia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in flaccid
muscle paralysis, paresthesias of face, tongue, feet and hands, and ventricular
arrhythmias
hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in arrhythmias,
impaired urine-concentrating ability, and hyperglycemia
hyperkalemia - CORRECT ANSWER-tall peaked T waves is a sign of what
hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER-flat t waves is an early sign of what
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hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER-u waves are a late sign of what
hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality increases risk for
digoxin toxicity
hypocalcemia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in muscle
cramps, tremors, twitching, and hyperactive deep-tendon reflexes.
Trousseau's sign - CORRECT ANSWER-arm/carpal spasm associated with
hypocalcemia
Chvostek's sign - CORRECT ANSWER-Cheek, facial spasm when Cheek is tapped
associates with hypocalcemia
Hypocalcemia - CORRECT ANSWER-a prolonged QT interval is a sign of what
electrolyte abnormality
hypercalcemia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in muscle
weakness, arrhythmias or heart block, and decreased deep tendon reflex.
loop diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER-this medication is sometimes given to promote
calcium removal in severe hypercalcemia
corticosteroids - CORRECT ANSWER-this medication is sometimes given to decrease
absorption of calcium in GI tract
phosphates - CORRECT ANSWER-this medication is sometimes given to decrease
breakdown of bones in hypercalcemia
hypomagnesemia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in muscle
weakness, twitching, cramps, and arrhythmias
hypomagnesemia - CORRECT ANSWER-prolonged QT and PR intervals and/or
depressed ST segment is a sign of what
hypermagnesemia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in facial
flushing, hypotension, and respiratory depression
magnesium - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte effects the absorption of other
electrolytes
digoxin toxicity - CORRECT ANSWER-N/V, bradycardia, AV block, and yellow tinged
vision is a sign of what
Hypophosphatemia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in
decreased hand strength, difficulty speaking, and mental changes
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FCCN 1 Exam with complete solutions
latest version
135-145 - CORRECT ANSWER-normal sodium levels
3.5-5 - CORRECT ANSWER-normal potassium levels
8.5-10.5 - CORRECT ANSWER-normal calcium levels
1.7-2.2 - CORRECT ANSWER-normal magnesium levels
2.5-4.5 - CORRECT ANSWER-normal phosphorus levels
hyponatremia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in lethargy,
n/v, lethargy, and abdominal cramping; if extremely low- risk for seizures with correction
hypernatremia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in
disorientation, thirst, and weakness
sodium - CORRECT ANSWER-these electrolyte abnormalities need to be corrected
slowly
hyperkalemia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in flaccid
muscle paralysis, paresthesias of face, tongue, feet and hands, and ventricular
arrhythmias
hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in arrhythmias,
impaired urine-concentrating ability, and hyperglycemia
hyperkalemia - CORRECT ANSWER-tall peaked T waves is a sign of what
hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER-flat t waves is an early sign of what
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hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER-u waves are a late sign of what
hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality increases risk for
digoxin toxicity
hypocalcemia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in muscle
cramps, tremors, twitching, and hyperactive deep-tendon reflexes.
Trousseau's sign - CORRECT ANSWER-arm/carpal spasm associated with
hypocalcemia
Chvostek's sign - CORRECT ANSWER-Cheek, facial spasm when Cheek is tapped
associates with hypocalcemia
Hypocalcemia - CORRECT ANSWER-a prolonged QT interval is a sign of what
electrolyte abnormality
hypercalcemia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in muscle
weakness, arrhythmias or heart block, and decreased deep tendon reflex.
loop diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER-this medication is sometimes given to promote
calcium removal in severe hypercalcemia
corticosteroids - CORRECT ANSWER-this medication is sometimes given to decrease
absorption of calcium in GI tract
phosphates - CORRECT ANSWER-this medication is sometimes given to decrease
breakdown of bones in hypercalcemia
hypomagnesemia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in muscle
weakness, twitching, cramps, and arrhythmias
hypomagnesemia - CORRECT ANSWER-prolonged QT and PR intervals and/or
depressed ST segment is a sign of what
hypermagnesemia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in facial
flushing, hypotension, and respiratory depression
magnesium - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte effects the absorption of other
electrolytes
digoxin toxicity - CORRECT ANSWER-N/V, bradycardia, AV block, and yellow tinged
vision is a sign of what
Hypophosphatemia - CORRECT ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in
decreased hand strength, difficulty speaking, and mental changes
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