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rlane42

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Clinical manifestations of hypocalcemia would include which of the following? 1. Abdominal cramps 2. Depressed tendon reflexes 3. Electrocardiogram abnormalities 4. Muscular twitching and spasm
 
  a. 2 and 4 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 1, 3, and 4 only
  d. 3 only

Question 2

Signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia would include which of the following? 1. Cardiac arrest 2. Electrocardiogram abnormalities 3. Metabolic alkalosis 4. Ventricular arrhythmias
 
  a. 1, 2, and 4 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 2, 3, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Symptoms of hypocalcemia include: hyperactive tendon reflexes, muscle twitching, spasm, ab-dominal cramps, ECG changes, and convulsions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Symptoms of hyperkalemia include: ECG changes, ventricular arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest.



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