NUR 242 MED SURG EXAM 2 PACKAGE DEAL NEWEST
2025/2026 COMPLETE EXAMS| QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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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
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- 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