NUSA 203 Exam 3 With Solution

NUSA 203 Exam 3 With
Solution

Hypomagnesemia S/S - ANSWER - seizures

- tetany (cramps of hands and feet)

- anorexia

- arrhythmias

- tachycardia

- vomiting

- hypertension

- hypoactive bowel sounds




Hypermagnesemia S/S - ANSWER - bradycardia

- hypotension

- lethargy

- weakened skeletal muscle contractions




Hypocalcemia S/S - ANSWER - charley horses (muscle cramps)

,- numbness/tingling in hands/feet

- positive trousseau's sign (carpopedal spasm)

- positive chvostek's sign (facial muscle twitch)

- weak thready pulse

- increased peristalsis




Hypercalcemia S/S - ANSWER - 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 - ANSWER - muscle weakness/paralysis

- decreased bowel motility

- polyuria

, - flat T waves

- arrhythmias




Hyperkalemia S/S - ANSWER - mental confusion

- N/V, abdominal cramping, diarrhea

- cardiotoxicity

- peaked T waves

- arrhythmias




Dehydration S/S - ANSWER - thirst

- dry mouth

- headache, dizziness

- irritability

- excessive fatigue

- cramps

- weight loss

- skin turgor

- poorly visible veins




Interventions for dehydration - ANSWER - oral rehydration if possible