Pathophysiology Exam 1 Rasmussen Exam Questions With Expert Verified Solutions

Osteoporosis {Ans: A condition in which the body's bones become weak and break easily because bone resorption is greater than bone formation.}Hyponatremia S/S {Ans: hyperactive bowel sounds, Weakness, Lethargy, Confusion, Muscle cramps, Twitching, Seizures, Coma, Death}what does bone marrow suppression result in? {Ans: Decreased blood counts including RBC WBC and platelets}What is a hypotonic solution? {Ans: the solution has a lower solute concentration than the cell so water moves into the cell causing plant cells to swell and animal cells to swell and burst}Magnesium value normal range {Ans: 1.5-2.5 mEq/L}Condition of low potassium < 3.5 mEq/L {Ans: hypokalemia}