Hypomagnesemia S/S
1.3-2.1 - Answers - seizures
- tetany (cramps of hands and feet)
- anorexia
- arrhythmias
- Atherosclerosis
- tachycardia
- vomiting
- hypertension
- hypoactive bowel sounds
- Numbness/tingling
Hypermagnesemia S/S - Answers - bradycardia
- hypotension
- lethargy
- weakened skeletal muscle contractions
Hypocalcemia S/S
9-10.5 - Answers - charley horses (muscle cramps )
- numbness/tingling in hands/feet
- positive trousseau's sign (carpopedal spasm aka Italian hand)
- positive chvostek's sign (facial muscle twitch)
- weak thready pulse
- increased peristalsis (increased GI mobility)
Hypercalcemia S/S - Answers - increased HR and BP followed by lower HR
- cyanosis
, - pallor
- dysrhythmias
- blood clots
- severe muscle weakness
- constipation
- anorexia
- nausea and vomiting
- abdominal distention
Hypokalemia S/S
3.5-5 - Answers - muscle weakness/paralysis
- decreased bowel motility
- polyuria
- flat T waves
- arrhythmias
(affect every body system)
Hyperkalemia S/S - Answers - mental confusion
- N/V, abdominal cramping, diarrhea
- cardiotoxicity
- peaked T waves
- arrhythmias
Dehydration S/S - Answers - thirst
- dry mouth
- headache, dizziness
- irritability