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1
Q

Phosphorus has an inverse relationship with ___

A

Calcium

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2
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What is the normal range for Phosphorus?

A

3-4.5

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3
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What is the main role of phosphorus?

A

ATP formation

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4
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What regulates phosphorus?

A

parathyroid hormone

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5
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What are the two main effects of hypophosphatemia?

A

Decreased energy metabolism from reduced ATP

increased calcium

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6
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What are some of the 7 causes of hypophosphatemia?

A 
Malnutrition
Antacids- too much calcium
Hyperparathyroidism- too much calcium
Hyperglycemia
Alcohol abuse
Hypercalcemia
-Chronic diarrhea
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7
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What neuro effects does hypophosphatemia have?

A

Ataxia
Confusion
Seizures

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WHat musculoskeletal effects does hypophosphatemia have?

A

Weakness
Stiffness
Bone pain

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9
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how does hypophosphatemia affect the blood?

A

Platelet dysfunction

impaired WBC production

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10
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____ is a key intervention for hypophosphatemia

A

Prevention

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11
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What is the main symptom of hyperphosphatemia?

A

Increased membrain excitability

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12
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Hyperphosphatemia coincides with ____

A

Hypocalcemia

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13
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The main intervention for hyperphosphatemia is to _____

A

treat the hypocalcemia that goes along with it

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What are some causes of hyperphosphatemia?

A 
Decreased renal secretion
Release from tissue injury
Hypoparathyroidism
Tumor lysis syndrome
Excessive phosphates enemas
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