Phosphorus

Question 1

Importance of phosphorus

Answer 1

acid base balance, nerve and muscle function

Question 2

Hypophosphatemia causes

Answer 2

malnutrition, respiratory alkalosis, ketoacidosis, alcoholism

Question 3

Hypophosphatemia s/s

Answer 3

muscle weakness, respiratory failure, seizures, bleeding disorders, impaired WBC production

Question 4

hypophosphatemia treatment

Answer 4

supplements, IV replacement

Question 5

Hyperphosphatemia causes

Answer 5

chronic renal failure, hyperthyroidism, hypoparathyroidism

Question 6

Hyperphosphatemia s/s

Answer 6

tetany, weakness, hypotension, dysrhythmias

Question 7

Hyperphosphatemia treatment

Answer 7

phosphorus binding agents, isotonic fluids, dialysis