Nur1460 Exam 1 (With Complete Solutions)

Hypocalcemia- S/S {Ans: CRAMPs C: confusion R: reflexes hyperactive A: arrhythmias M: muscles spasms in calves or feet, tetany, seizures P: positive Trousseau (before Chvostek)}Hyperchloremia- S/S {Ans: take a WALK W: weakness A: active heart (tachycardia, increased BP) L: lethargy K: Kussmaul's respirations}Prednisone (Deltasone) {Ans: Corticosteroid (antiinflamatory) (oral solution, PO) USED FOR: Severe inflammation, neoplasms, multiple sclerosis, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis WARNING: Not to discontinue abruptly; adrenal crisis can result. Cushingold symptom: moon face, weight gain; symptoms of adrenal insufficiency: nausea, anorexia, fatigue, dizziness, dyspnea, weakness, joint pain. Pregnancy: notify prescriber if pregnancy is planned or suspected Rinse mouth after use}Hypercalcemia- S/S {Ans: the body is too WEAK W: weakness of muscles (profound) E: EKG changes A: absent reflexes, absent minded (disoriented), abdominal distention from constipation K: kidney stone formation}foods high in phosphate {Ans: fish, organ meats, nuts, pork, beef, chicken, whole grains}Hyponatremia- CAUSES {Ans: remember NO NA+ N: Na+ excretion increased with renal problems, NG suction (GI system rich in sodium), vomiting, diuretics, sweating, diarrhea, decreased secretion of aldosterone (diabetes insipidus) (wasting sodium) O: overload of fluid with CHF, hypotonic fluids infusions, renal failure (dilutes sodium), head hit- stroke of some type, part of