Hondros 160 Test 2 Exam Questions with Verified Solutions Current Update (A+ Pass)

Hondros 160 Test 2 Exam
Questions with Verified Solutions
Current Update (A+ Pass)

hypocalcemia causes - CORRECT ANSWER-thyroid surgery, chronic renal

failure, excess use alcohol, pancreatic disease

hypocalcemia signs/symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-osteoporosis, N/V,

tetany, twitching, hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, Dysrythmias/cardiac arrest

hypercalcemia causes - CORRECT ANSWER-multiple myeloma, inc. PTH,

metastatic bone cancer, mvmt of bone to circulation, meds

hypercalcemia signs/symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-kidney stones, thirst,

polyuria, dysrhythmias/cardiac arrest, paralytic ileus, lethargy, coma

hypokalemia causes - CORRECT ANSWER-diuretics (Lasix), GI losses-vomit,

diarrhea, GI suction, sweating

, hypokalemia signs/symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-skeletal muscle weakness,

leg cramps, dysrhythmias, dec. bowel sounds/constipation, N/V, dec. deep tendon

reflexes, polyuria, lethargy, confusion

hyperkalemia causes - CORRECT ANSWER-K+ intake, excess use of salt subst.,

Beta blockers, renal disease, destruction of RBCs

hyperkalemia signs/symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-Dysrhythmias, irritability,

muscle fatigue/weakness, hypotension

hypomagnesmia causes - CORRECT ANSWER-Alcoholism, malnutrition,

starvation

hypomagnesmia signs/symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-confusion, depression,

agitation, hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, N/V, seizures, tachycardia,

dysrhythmias

hypermagnesmia causes - CORRECT ANSWER-overuse antacids with Mg++,

diabetic ketoacidosis with severe water loss, renal failure

hypermagnesmia signs/symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-N/V, thirst, resp.

depression, vasodilation, loss of deep tendon reflexes, hypotension, possible coma

or death

hyponatremia causes - CORRECT ANSWER-vomit, diarrhea, too much drainage,

massive edema, sm. bowel obstruction, ascites, burns, fistulas, loss through skin


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