NUR 242 Med Surg Exam 3 – Latest Actual Exam ( Questions) with Correct Detailed Answers & Rationales | A+ Graded

NUR 242 Med Surg Exam 3– Latest Actual
Exam (180 Questions) with Correct Detailed
Answers & Rationales | A+ Graded

Hypocalcemia s/s- ANSWER - serum level below 9
- painful muscle spasms in calf/foot during rest or sleep
- positive Chvostek's and Trousseau's signs
- parethesias, tingling, numbness
- WEAK THREADY HEART RATE that may be slower or faster than normal

Hypocalcemia causes - ANSWER - inadequate oral intake of calcium and Vitamin D
- kidney failure
- malabsorption syndrome (Chrohn's disease)
- lactose intolerance
- ESKD

Hypocalcemia treatment - ANSWER - oral or IV calcium supplements
- seizure precautions
- Vitamin D to help with the absorption of calcium from the GI tract

Hypercalcemia s/s- ANSWER - serum level higher than 10.5
- severe muscle weakness and decreased deep tendon reflexes
- confusion
- lethargy
- INCREASED HR & BP
- severe prolonged - electrical conduction depression
- cyanosis, pallor
- blood clots

Hypercalcemia causes - ANSWER - excessive oral intake of calcium and Vitamin D
- kidney failure
- use of thiazide diuretics