1. Which of the following levels would be elevated with hypoparathoriodism?
a. magnesium
b. phosphate
c. calcium
d. blood glucose
2. A nurse on a medical surgical floor is caring for a patient with newly diagnosed hypoparathyroidism. Which complication experienced by the patient would require priority nursing care?
a. parasthesias of the hands, face or arms
b. complaints of dizziness
c. throat spasms
d. complaint of memory impairment
3. Which of the following is reversible upon correction of hypocalcemia?
a. cataracts
b. tetany
c. bone deformities
d. skin lesions
By: Amanda Weber, Stephanie Nimmer, and Brandon Arndt
a. magnesium
b. phosphate
c. calcium
d. blood glucose
2. A nurse on a medical surgical floor is caring for a patient with newly diagnosed hypoparathyroidism. Which complication experienced by the patient would require priority nursing care?
a. parasthesias of the hands, face or arms
b. complaints of dizziness
c. throat spasms
d. complaint of memory impairment
3. Which of the following is reversible upon correction of hypocalcemia?
a. cataracts
b. tetany
c. bone deformities
d. skin lesions
By: Amanda Weber, Stephanie Nimmer, and Brandon Arndt