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What electrolyte imbalance is associated with hyperparathyroidism?
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Hypercalcemia.
What is the normal range for potassium in MEQs/L?
3.5 to 5 MEQs/L
What is a key risk associated with hypomagnesemia?
Increased deep tendon reflexes and seizures.
Name a common symptom of fluid balance disruption due to sodium imbalance.
Neurological disturbances.
What is a distinctive sign of hypocalcemia involving facial muscle reaction?
Positive Chevostek's sign.
What are two clinical signs of hypocalcemia?
Positive Chevostek's sign (cheek muscle twitch) and Positive Trousseau's sign (arm spasm with blood pressure cuff)
Describe a symptom of hypermagnesemia.
Decreased deep tendon reflexes.
What is the normal range for magnesium in MEQs/L?
1.3 to 2.1 MEQs/L
What is the normal range for calcium in MEQs/L?
9 to 10.5 MEQs/L
What precaution should be considered for patients with hyponatremia?
Seizure precautions, due to risk of seizures.
Why is potassium important for cardiac function?
Because it's crucial for muscle function, especially for the heart.
List two causes of hypercalcemia.
Prolonged immobility and hyperparathyroidism.
What is the normal range for sodium in MEQs/L?
136 to 145 MEQs/L
Which electrolyte imbalance is characterized by increased deep tendon reflexes?
Hypomagnesemia.
Explain the neurological importance of sodium.
It regulates water and fluid balance and disruption affects fluid balance in the brain.
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