FCCN 1 Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions9
135-145 - ANSWERS-normal sodium levels
3.5-5 - ANSWERS-normal potassium levels
8.5-10.5 - ANSWERS-normal calcium levels
1.7-2.2 - ANSWERS-normal magnesium levels
2.5-4.5 - ANSWERS-normal phosphorus levels
hyponatremia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in lethargy, n/v, lethargy, and
abdominal cramping; if extremely low- risk for seizures with correction
hypernatremia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in disorientation, thirst, and
weakness
sodium - ANSWERS-these electrolyte abnormalities need to be corrected slowly
hyperkalemia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in flaccid muscle paralysis,
paresthesias of face, tongue, feet and hands, and ventricular arrhythmias
hypokalemia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in arrhythmias, impaired urine-
concentrating ability, and hyperglycemia
, hyperkalemia - ANSWERS-tall peaked T waves is a sign of what
hypokalemia - ANSWERS-flat t waves is an early sign of what
hypokalemia - ANSWERS-u waves are a late sign of what
hypokalemia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality increases risk for digoxin toxicity
hypocalcemia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in muscle cramps, tremors,
twitching, and hyperactive deep-tendon reflexes.
Trousseau's sign - ANSWERS-arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Chvostek's sign - ANSWERS-Cheek, facial spasm when Cheek is tapped associates with
hypocalcemia
Hypocalcemia - ANSWERS-a prolonged QT interval is a sign of what electrolyte abnormality
hypercalcemia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in muscle weakness, arrhythmias
or heart block, and decreased deep tendon reflex.
loop diuretics - ANSWERS-this medication is sometimes given to promote calcium removal in
severe hypercalcemia
corticosteroids - ANSWERS-this medication is sometimes given to decrease absorption of
calcium in GI tract
Complete Solutions9
135-145 - ANSWERS-normal sodium levels
3.5-5 - ANSWERS-normal potassium levels
8.5-10.5 - ANSWERS-normal calcium levels
1.7-2.2 - ANSWERS-normal magnesium levels
2.5-4.5 - ANSWERS-normal phosphorus levels
hyponatremia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in lethargy, n/v, lethargy, and
abdominal cramping; if extremely low- risk for seizures with correction
hypernatremia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in disorientation, thirst, and
weakness
sodium - ANSWERS-these electrolyte abnormalities need to be corrected slowly
hyperkalemia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in flaccid muscle paralysis,
paresthesias of face, tongue, feet and hands, and ventricular arrhythmias
hypokalemia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in arrhythmias, impaired urine-
concentrating ability, and hyperglycemia
, hyperkalemia - ANSWERS-tall peaked T waves is a sign of what
hypokalemia - ANSWERS-flat t waves is an early sign of what
hypokalemia - ANSWERS-u waves are a late sign of what
hypokalemia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality increases risk for digoxin toxicity
hypocalcemia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in muscle cramps, tremors,
twitching, and hyperactive deep-tendon reflexes.
Trousseau's sign - ANSWERS-arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Chvostek's sign - ANSWERS-Cheek, facial spasm when Cheek is tapped associates with
hypocalcemia
Hypocalcemia - ANSWERS-a prolonged QT interval is a sign of what electrolyte abnormality
hypercalcemia - ANSWERS-this electrolyte abnormality results in muscle weakness, arrhythmias
or heart block, and decreased deep tendon reflex.
loop diuretics - ANSWERS-this medication is sometimes given to promote calcium removal in
severe hypercalcemia
corticosteroids - ANSWERS-this medication is sometimes given to decrease absorption of
calcium in GI tract
