Electrolytes

Question 1

Hyponatremia

Answer 1

Lethargy
Confusion
Coma
Anorexia, n&v
Seizure
Seizure precautions

Question 2

Hypernatremia

Answer 2

Thirst
Dry, sticky mucous membranes
Tongue red, dry swollen
Weakness
Elevated temperature
Seizure precautions

Question 3

Hypokalemia

Answer 3

Muscle weakness
Leg cramps
Fatigue
Cardiac dysthymias
Weak, irregular pulse
Anorexia, n&v
Decreased bowel

Question 4

Hyperkalemia

Answer 4

Cardiac dysthymias
Cardiac arrest
Decreased heart rate
Irregular pulse
Muscle weakness, flaccid paralysis
GI hyperactivity

Question 5

Hypocalcemia

Answer 5

Numbness
Tingling of extremities and around the mouth
Muscle tremors
Hyperactive reflexes
Positive Trousseau and Chevosteks signs

Question 6

Hypercalcemia

Answer 6

Lethargy
Weakness
Anorexia, n&v
Constipation
Urinary calculi
Dysthymias

Question 7

Hypomagnesemia

Answer 7

Neuromuscular irritability with tremors
Increased reflexes
Seizures
Dysthymias
Dysphasia, n&v
Positive Trousseau and Chvosteks signs

Question 8

Hypermagnesemia

Answer 8

Peripheral vasodilation
Flushing of skin
Low BP
Muscle weakness
Lethargy
Dysthymias