FCCN 1 EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024

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