Hypercalcemia causes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

52: Epogen A client who is HIV positive is receiving epoetin (Epogen) for management of anemia secondary to zidovudine (AZT) therapy. Which laboratory finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider? Hematocrit (HCT) of 58% the nurse reviews the blood reports of a patient who is receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen) and finds that the medication is effective. Which finding in the blood lab report enables the nurse to reach this conclusion? Hemoglobin levels of 15 g/d...

Electrolyte Imbalance Exam 1: Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the primary cause of hyponatremia? Hyponatremia is primarily caused by an imbalance between sodium and water, leading to excess water in the body relative to sodium. How can hyperkalemia affect the heart? Hyperkalemia can cause abnormal heart rhythms, potentially leading to arrhythmias, which can be life-threatening. What is the role of potassium in the body? Potassium helps regulate fluid balance, muscle c...

Exam 1: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | Graded A - Maryville Q: What are the causes of hypokalemia? Answer: < 3.5. Hyperaldosteronism and excess fluids. Q: What imbalances does hyperaldosteronism cause? Answer: hypokalemia, hypernatremia, and fluid volume excess. Q: What are the manifestations of hypokalemia? Answer: flattened-T waves, AV block, bradycardia, paralytic ileus. Q: What is hypocalcemia? Answer: <8.5 mg/dl...

Exam 2: NUR242 / NUR 242 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Galen Q: S/S of dehydration Answer: •Vital signs: hyperthermia, ST, thread pulse, hypotension, decrease CVP •Neuromusculoskeletal: Dizziness, syncope, confusion, weakness, fatigue •GI: thirst, dry furrowed tongue, N/V, anorexia, weight loss •Renal: Oliguria •Other signs: Diminish capillary refill, cool clammy skin, diaphoresis, sunken eyeballs, f...

NRNP 6550 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2023/2024 (100% Graded). Urine culture with UTI Correct answer- 100.000 colonies in asymptomatic: bacteruria 10 - 10.000 colonies in symptomatic patients but also pyuria pyuria: more than 10 leukocytes elevated erythrocytes with pyelonephritis WBC in urine false positive with tumor, urethritis and poor collection technique Repeat in pregnant women Lower urinary tract UTI and upper urinary tract UTI Correct answer- bladder and uret...

Exam 3: NURS 611/ NURS611 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Pathophysiology Guide| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- Maryville Q: actions of prolactin Answer: include breast development during pregnancy, postpartum milk production, and suppression of ovarian function in nursing women Q: Pathologic elevation of prolactin hyper Answer: levels inhibits the pulsatile secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone, alters the pattern of release of luteinizing hormone and follicle-s...

Exam 2: NUR2392/ NUR 2392 (New 2023/ 2024) Multidimensional Care II/ MDC 2 Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Rasmussen QUESTION Hypercalcemia is associated with lung, kidney, breast and multiple myeloma cancers QUESTION early symptoms of hypercalcemia Answer: nonspecific, skeletal pain, kidney stones, altered cognition, loss of appetite, constipation, loss of deep tendon reflexes, paralytic ileus, ECG changes Myalgia...

Exam 1: NURS611/ NURS 611 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam | Graded A | Questions and Verified Answers - Maryville QUESTION Why do hyperkaliemia and acidosis often occur together? Answer: In states of acidosis, hydrogen ions shift into the cells in exchange for ICF potassium. QUESTION How is insulin used to treat hyperkalemia? Answer: Insulin transports potassium from the blood to the cell along with glucose. Insulin contributes to the regulation...

NURS100/ NURS 100 Assessment 6 (2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamentals of Nursing Review| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- WCU Q: low potassium levels Answer: Hypokalemia Q: Effect of NG tube suction on electrolytes Answer: NG Tube will remove gastric con- tents when attached to suction, gastric contents are high in electrolytes especially K+ ~ puts client at risk for hypokalemia Q: What can cause hypokalemia? Answer: Vomiting & diarrhea Q: high potassium levels ...

MN 566 Final Exam Question 1 (2 points) Saved The clinician is assessing a patient complaining of hearing loss. The clinician places a tuning fork over the patient’s mastoid process, and wh en the sound fades away, the fork is placed without restriking it over the external auditory meatus. The patient is asked to let the clinician know when the sound fades away. This is an example of which type of test? Question 1 options: a) Weber test b) Schwabach test d) Auditory brainstem response (ABR) te...