Complex (Adult II) Exam 2 (100% Correct Answers)

ECG changes with hyperkalemia correct answers • Tall, peaked T-waves • Widened QRS complex, PVCs, Ventricular fibrillation, Cardiac standstill • Prolongation of the P wave & PRI • Flattens P wave (probably most common) or loss of P wave 2 drugs given as temporary solution to hyperkalemia correct answers • D50 W and IV Insulin - purpose to force K+ into cell • Calcium Chloride ECG Changes with hypokalemia correct answers • PVCs (early sign), bradycardia, ventricular tachycardia • Depressed T-waves, inverted T-waves, ST depression • U waves (positive wave after T wave) • 2nd and 3rd degree heart blocks Mg normal level correct answers 1.3-2.4 hypermagnesemia ECG changes look like ______ changes correct answers hyperkalemia hypomagnesemia ECG changes look like _____ changes with... correct answers hypokalemia • Prolonged PR & QT intervals • Widened QRS complex normal total Ca and ionized correct answers total: 8.5-10.5 ionized: 4.0-5.0 ECG changes with hypercalcemia correct answers • Shortened QT interval • Bradycardia • Heart block (1º, 2º, and 3º) & BBB Besides Calcitonin and biphosphates, what other drug would be used for hypercalcemia? correct answers loop diuretic, Furosemide (Lasix) Besides Bradycardia, V-tach, and Asystole, what ECG change occurs with hypocalcemia? correct answers Prolonged QT interval (leads to torsades de pointes) Non-pharm intervention for hypocalcemia (safety related) correct answers seizure precautions CMs of bowel ischemia (look for these after aortic aneurysm repair!) correct answers absent bowel sounds, fever, abdominal distention, diarrhea, and bloody stools