Electrolytes

Question 1

Kalemias do the____ as the prefix except for_____and________
Hyperkalemia=
Hypokalemia=

Answer 1

same; heart rate; urine output
Hyper=↑; HR↓, Urine Output↓
Hyро=; HR ↑, Urine Output↑

Question 2

Calcemias do the of the prefix. No exceptions.
Hypercalcemia=
Hypocalcemia=

Answer 2

opposite
Hyper=↓
Hypo=↑

Question 3

If symptom involves nerve or skeletal muscle, pick . For any other symptom, pick (generally anything effecting __________)

Answer 3

Calcium, Potassium, blood pressure

Question 4

HypErnatermia

Answer 4

dEhydration (dry skin, thready pulse, rapid HR)

Question 5

hypOnatremia=

Answer 5

Overload (crackles, distended neck veins)

Question 6

The earliest sign of any electrolyte disorder is_________&__________

Answer 6

numbness, tingling (paresthesias)

Question 7

The universal sign-symptom of electrolyte imbalance is________

Answer 7

muscle weakness (paresis)

Question 8

Never push_________IV

Answer 8

Potassium

Question 9

Not more than _______ of K+ per liter of IV fluid

Answer 9

40mEq

Question 10

Give _______&_____ to decrease K+

Answer 10

D5W, insulin (not permanent)

Question 11

Kayexalate

Answer 11

K+- exists- late (not as quick, more of a permanent solution)

Question 12

In a patient with hypercalcemia, which monitor pattern would be the most likely threat?
A. Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia with decreased ST segments
B. Bradycardia with 2nd degree Mobitz Type II Block & elevated ST segment
C. Frequent PAC’s with multifocal coupling of PVC’s and tall T-waves
D. First degree heart block with decreased ST segment and inverted T-waves

Answer 12

D. First degree heart block with decreased ST segment and inverted Twaves