This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following signs are common with hypocalcemia? 1. Bruising 2. Hypertension 3. ... (Read 57 times)

cool

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
on: Jul 23, 2018
Which of the following signs are common with hypocalcemia?
 
  1. Bruising
  2. Hypertension
  3. Muscle wasting
  4. Muscle spasms

Question 2

The symptoms of gout are due to
 
  1. an increase in the excretion of uric acid.
  2. buildup of uric acid in the blood.
  3. cartilage loss in the joints.
  4. a decrease in uric acid in the blood.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Jbrasil

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Bruising is not a sign of hypocalcemia.
Rationale 2: Hypertension is not a sign of hypocalcemia.
Rationale 3: Muscle wasting is not a sign of hypocalcemia.
Rationale 4: Signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia are nerve and muscle excitability. Muscle spasms, tremors, or cramping can be evident. Numbness and tingling of the extremities can occur, and convulsions are possible.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: An increase in excretion would not cause gout.
Rationale 2: Gout is due to buildup of uric acid in blood or joints.
Rationale 3: Cartilage loss is characterized by osteoarthritis.
Rationale 4: A decrease in uric acid would not cause gout.


cool

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thank you!


Jbrasil

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Always glad to help...


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.

Did you know?

Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.

Did you know?

Pregnant women usually experience a heightened sense of smell beginning late in the first trimester. Some experts call this the body's way of protecting a pregnant woman from foods that are unsafe for the fetus.

Did you know?

In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.

Did you know?

Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.

The Eastern Banjo Frog is a common frog species across eastern Australia. The Eastern Banjo Frog is a common frog species across eastern Australia.
Ectopic pregnancies. (a) An ectopic pregnancy may occur in any of the locations shown. Interstitial Ectopic pregnancies. (a) An ectopic pregnancy may occur in any of the locations shown. Interstitial
Hypertension drugs Hypertension drugs
Common skin signs are often evidence of an illness or disorder. A papule is a solid, circumscribed, ... Common skin signs are often evidence of an illness or disorder. A papule is a solid, circumscribed, ...
Common Household Measures Common Household Measures
Common Physical and Mental Health Problems of Different Cultural Groups Common Physical and Mental Health Problems of Different Cultural Groups
Video: Barriers - eye structures, digestive mucosa, respiratory mucosa & genitourinary mucosa

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library