Lab Abnormalities

Question 1

High T3/T4 (+) Low TSH

Answer 1

Hyperthyroidism

Question 2

Low T3/T4 (+) High TSH

Answer 2

Hypothyroidism

Question 3

Low T3/T4 (+) Low TSH

Answer 3

Secondary Hypothyroidism

problem is with pituitary gland

Question 4

Sodium Effects

Answer 4

CNS

Question 5

Low Sodium

Answer 5

Confusion
Tiredness
Salt Craving
Abd. Cramping
SEIZURES

Question 6

High Sodium

Answer 6

Water Craving
Weakness
SEIZURES, DEC LOC

Question 7

Potassium

Answer 7

Cardiac

Question 8

Low Potassium

Answer 8

Cardiac abnormalities/u wave
Leg cramps
DEC DTR
DEC GI, DEC BS

Question 9

High Potassium

Answer 9

Cardiac arrest
Weakness
INC GI, INC BS

Question 10

Calcium

Answer 10

Neuro

Question 11

Low Calcium

Answer 11

Weak bones/teeth
Severe muscle cramping
INC DTR, SZ
Chvoek/Trousseau sign

Question 12

High Calcium

Answer 12

Bone Pain
Lethargy
DEC DTR

Question 13

Magnesium

Answer 13

Neuro + Cardiac

Question 14

Low Magnesium

Answer 14

Tremors/Confusion
Tachycardia
INC DTR

Question 15

High Magnesium

Answer 15

N/V
Vasodilation/Hypotension
Cardiac Arrest
DEC DTR

Question 16

Low Vit B12

Answer 16

Dementia-like presentation

Question 17

Calcium less than 7

Answer 17

tetany

Question 18

Calcum greater than 11

Answer 18

Hyperparathyroidisn

Question 19

Calcium greater than 13

Answer 19

Hypercalemic Coma

Metastatic Cancer