Hypocalcemia s - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Hyperthyroidism is also called : Grave's disease or hypermetabolism Tip to remember Grave's disease s/s's : "Run yourself into the Grave" - everything is up ... diarrhea, thin, hot, high BP, high HR, cold tolerance, hot intolerance Treatment for Grave's disease : Radioactive Iodine, PTU (put thyroid under), surgically remove Total thyroidectomy ... totals get : tetany, need lifelong hormone replacement After thyroidectomy patients are at risk for : hypocalcemia, remember hypocal...

NUR 130 Final: Metabolism Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the primary function of insulin in metabolism? A) To increase blood glucose levels B) To lower blood glucose levels C) To store glucose as fat D) To inhibit glucose uptake Which organ is primarily responsible for glucose regulation? A) Heart B) Lungs C) Pancreas D) Kidneys What condition results from the body's inability to regulate glucose levels? A) Hyperthyroidism B) Diabetes mellitus C) Addison’s...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Reg...

What is Hyponatremia? deficiency of sodium in the blood What is Hypernatremia? high sodium What is Hypokalemia? A low serum potassium level. What is Hyperkalemia? high potassium What is Hypomagnesemia? low magnesium What is Hypermagnesemia? too much magnesium What is Hypocalcemia? low calcium levels in the blood What is Hypercalcemia? high calcium What is Hypophosphatemia? A low serum phosphorus level. What is Hyperphosphatemia? too much phosphorus What can cause Hyponatremia...

passive immunity - ANSWER involves the transfer of plasma containing preformed antibodies against a specific antigen from a protected or immunized person to an unprotected or non-immunized person. (ex: mom to baby) Potassium Value - ANSWER 3.5-5.0 mEq/L Sodium value - ANSWER 135-145 mEq/L Calcium value - ANSWER 9-11 mg/dL OR 4.5-5.5 mEq/L Phosphate value - ANSWER 2.5-4.5 mg/dL Magnesium value - ANSWER 1.5-2.5 mEq/L Low or high potassium - ANSWER hypokalemia / hyperkalemia lo...

ALS/ACLS - Red Cross Final Exam [2022/2023] Graded A+ The resuscitation team suspects that hyperkalemia is the cause of cardiac arrest in a patient brought to the emergency department. Which finding on a 12-lead ECG would confirm this suspicion? Wide-complex ventricular rhythm or tall, pointed T waves A patient with dyspnea and a change in mental status arrives at the emergency department. The healthcare team completes the necessary assessments and begins to care for the patient, including ini...

The nurse is caring for a client with Crohn's disease who has a calcium level of 8 mg/dL (2 mmol/L). Which patterns would the nurse watch for on the electrocardiogram? Select all that apply. 1. U waves 2. Widened T wave 3. Prominent U wave 4. Prolonged QT interval 5. Prolonged ST segment - Accurate Answers 4. Prolonged QT interval 5. Prolonged ST segment A client with Crohn's disease is at risk for hypocalcemia. The normal serum calcium level is 9 to 10.5 mg/dL (2.25 to 2.75...

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE (2022/2023) LATEST UPDATE WITH HIGHLIGTED SOLUTIONS .A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorr...

Hyperthyroidism is also called - ANSWER Grave's disease or hypermetabolism Tip to remember Grave's disease s/s's - ANSWER "Run yourself into the Grave" - everything is up ... diarrhea, thin, hot, high BP, high HR, cold tolerance, hot intolerance Treatment for Grave's disease - ANSWER Radioactive Iodine, PTU (put thyroid under), surgically remove Total thyroidectomy ... totals get - ANSWER tetany, need lifelong hormone replacement After thyroidectomy patients are at risk for - ANSWER ...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Reg...