Fluid and Electrolytes

Question 1

8.5-10.2 mg

Answer 1

Calcium

Question 2

Numbness, tingling, cramps, wheezing, fatigue, Trousseau’s Sign & Chvostek’s Sign, muscle spasms

Answer 2

Hypocalcemia

Question 3

Swollen, Bone pain, muscle weakness, thirst, lethargy, nausea, abdominal pain

Answer 3

Hypercalcemia

Question 4

135-145 mEq/L

Answer 4

Sodium

Question 5

Nausea, Vomiting, lethargy, seizure, neurological deficits

Answer 5

Hyponatremia

Question 6

Lethargy, Myoclonic jerks, confusion, nystagmus, tachycardia

Answer 6

Hypernatremia

Question 7

3.5-5 mEq/L

Answer 7

Potassium

Question 8

LOW AND SLOW
Muscle Weakness, fatigue, arrhythmias

Answer 8

Hypokalemia

Question 9

TIGHT
Arrhythmias, numbness, tingling, breathing problems
Addison’s Disease has high levels of Potassium

Answer 9

Hyperkalemia

Question 10

1.5-2 mEq/L

Answer 10

Magnesium

Question 11

Muscle weakness, twitches, tremors, irritability, insomnia, drowsy
Can occur from overuse of antacids and laxatives

Answer 11

Hypomagnesemia

Question 12

CALM AND QUIET
Reduced deep tendon reflexes (see chart) flushing, headache, nausea, drowsy, shallow respirations

Answer 12

Hypermagnesemia

Question 13

95-105 mEq/L

Answer 13

Chloride

Question 14

Diarrhea, vomiting
Brittle hair and nails

Answer 14

Hypochloremia

Question 15

Diarrhea, vomiting
Polyuria & polydipsia
Bone pain
Cognitive impairment

Answer 15

Hyperchloremia

Question 16

2.5-4.5 mEq/L

Answer 16

Phosphorus

Question 17

Mental changes, bone pain, fatigue, weight loss, weakness

Answer 17

Hypophosphatemia

Question 18

Osteoporosis, CVD

Answer 18

Hyperphosphatemia