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FCCN LEVEL 1 STUDY GUIDE135-145 - 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
Hypocalcemia - Answers- a prolonged QT interval is a sign of what electrolyte
abnormality
, hypercalcemia - Answers- this electrolyte abnormality results in muscle weakness,
arrhythmias or heart block, and decreased deep tendon reflex.
loop diuretics - Answers- this medication is sometimes given to promote calcium
removal in severe hypercalcemia
corticosteroids - Answers- this medication is sometimes given to decrease absorption
of calcium in GI tract
phosphates - Answers- this medication is sometimes given to decrease breakdown of
bones in hypercalcemia
hypomagnesemia - Answers- this electrolyte abnormality results in muscle weakness,
twitching, cramps, and arrhythmias
hypomagnesemia - Answers- prolonged QT and PR intervals and/or depressed ST
segment is a sign of what
hypermagnesemia - Answers- this electrolyte abnormality results in facial flushing,
hypotension, and respiratory depression
magnesium - Answers- this electrolyte effects the absorption of other electrolytes
digoxin toxicity - Answers- N/V, bradycardia, AV block, and yellow tinged vision is a sign
of what
Hypophosphatemia - Answers- this electrolyte abnormality results in decreased hand
strength, difficulty speaking, and mental changes
hyperphosphatemia - Answers- this electrolyte abnormality results in renal failure, and
tetany (tingling of fingertips and around mouth, and muscle spasm)
hypercalcemia - Answers- hypophosphatemia is oftentimes associated with
magnesium potassium phosphorus and calcium - Answers- what is the order of
electrolyte replacement
SpO2 - Answers- this assesses oxygenation
pCO2 - Answers- this assesses ventilation
70-105 - Answers- normal MAP
high afterload - Answers- hypothermia, hypovolemia, and cardiac shock can result in
what
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