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The normal range for serum potassium

What is 3.5-5.0 mEq/L 


Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., & Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach. (2018). p 166


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The normal range for serum sodium

What is 135-145 mEq/L?


Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., & Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach. (2018). p 167

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The normal range for calcium

What is 8.6-10.2 mg/dL?


Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., & Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach. (2018). p 168

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The normal range for Magnesium

What is 1.5 - 2.5 mEq/L?

Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., & Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach. (2018). p 172

100

Which electrolyte can’t the body store requiring an adequate intake daily?

Potassium


Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., and Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach.(2018). p 163

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Three signs of hypokalemia

What are nausea and vomiting, polyuria, abdominal distention, cardiac dysrhythmias, soft/flabby muscles?

Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., & Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach. (2018). p 166

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Three signs of hyponatremia

What are muscle weakness, headaches, lethargy, confusion, seizures, abdominal cramps, nausea, and vomiting, tachycardia, hypotension, pale skin, and dry mucous membranes?

Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., & Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach. (2018). p 168

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Three signs of hypocalcemia

What are tetany, muscle cramps, bleeding tendencies, and weak cardiac contractions?

Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., & Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach. (2018). p 171

200

Three signs of hypomagnesemia

What are tetany-like symptoms (tremors, twitching of the face) and hypertension and ventricular fibrillation?

Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., & Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach. (2018). p 172

200

What drug should you not give with calcium that cause cardiac arrhythmias?

Digoxin


Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., and Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach.(2018). p 171

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Three signs of hyperkalemia

What are oliguria, nausea, abdominal cramps, tachycardia, weakness/numbness/tingling of the extremities?

Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., & Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach. (2018). p 166


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Three signs of hypernatremia

What are flushed dry skin, agitation, elevated body temp, rough/dry tongue, nausea and vomiting, anorexia, tachycardia, hypertension, muscle twitching, and hyperreflexia?

Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., & Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach. (2018). p 168

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Three signs of hypercalcemia

What are flabby muscles, pain over bony areas, and kidney stones?

Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., & Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach. (2018). p 171

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Three signs of hyper-magnesemia

What are lethargy, drowsiness, weakness, and paralysis, loss of deep tendon reflexes, hypotension, and heart block?

Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., & Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach. (2018). p 172

300

What major drug classifications can cause hypokalemia?

Laxative, corticosteroids, antibiotic and potassium-wasting diuretics.


Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., and Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach.(2018). p 164

400

What is the primary route for potassium loss?

The Kidneys.


Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., and Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach.(2018). p 163

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When hyponatremia occurs with hypovolemia and hypervolemia what is the first symptoms of sodium deficit?

Thirst


Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., and Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach.(2018). p 167

400

What is given to decrease serum magnesium level (hypermagnesemia)?

Calcium Gluconate


Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., and Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach.(2018). p 172

400

Which electrolyte is given to correct hypomagnesemia and for symptoms of digitalis toxicity?

Magnesium Sulfate


Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., and Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach.(2018). p 172

400

Potassium IV push or IV bolus is quicker absorbed than oral.

Magnesium Sulfate


Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., and Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach.(2018). p 172

500

What percent of the body's potassium is found within the cell?

98% of the body’s potassium is found within the cells; only 2% is found in the ECF.


Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., and Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach.(2018). p 162

500

What is the daily dietary requirement for Sodium?

2000 mg to 4000 mg.


Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., and Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach.(2018). p 167

500

Foods rich in _____ and _____ enhance calcium absorption.

Protein and Vitamin D.


Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., and Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach.(2018). p 172

500

Which antibiotic that can lead to ototoxicity can also cause hypomagnesemia?

Gentamicin


Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., and Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach.(2018). p 172

500

What electrolye plays a role in maintaining normal calcium and potassium balance?

Magnisium.


Source: McCuistion, L., Vuljoin-Dimaggio, K., Winton, M., and Yeager, J. Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach.(2018). p 172

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