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What does hyperphosphatemia cause?
Severe hyperphosphatemia can cause paralysis, convulsions, and cardiac arrest
Are cardiac arrest a symptom of hyperphosphatemia?
Yes
Is tingling in hands and fingers a symptom of hyperphosphatemia?
Yes
Are muscle spasms and cramps a symptom of hyperphosphatemia?
Yes
Does Hyperphosphatemia have symptoms?
Hyperphosphatemia is generally asymptomatic
Is transient hyperphosphatemia fatal?
Transient hyperphosphatemia is usually fairly benign
What does Hyperphosphatemia occur at?
Hyperphosphatemia occurs at serum phosphate levels above 5 mg/dL
Which cyanide exposure symptom is not a symptom of a nerve agent exposure?
Rapid breathing is a symptom of cyanide exposure but not a symptom of nerve agent exposure. Nerve agents typically cause symptoms like pinpoint pupils, convulsions, and respiratory distress.
What does hyperphosphatemia occur with?
The disorder occurs concurrently with hypocalcemia
What is hyperphosphatemia?
Having too much Phosphorus in the body
What effect does hyperphosphatemia have on other electrolytes?
Hyperphosphatemia can lead to hypocalcemia by binding to calcium and forming insoluble calcium-phosphate complexes. This can result in symptoms such as muscle cramps, tetany, and seizures. Additionally, hyperphosphatemia can cause a decrease in serum magnesium levels due to increased renal excretion of magnesium.
What is a sign or symptom of heat exhaustion?
Answer: Symptoms are: perspiration, irritability, confusion, headache, dizziness, and as time passes feeling hot and then cold in rapid succession. There can even be convulsions especially in young children.
