PANCE Practice Test

Category - PA

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia?
  1. abdominal cramps
  2. constipation
  3. tachycardia and later bradycardia
  4. oliguria
Explanation
Answer: B - Muscular weakness, irregular pulse, hypotension, severe-flaccid paralysis that spreads from legs to trunk; respiratory muscles may also be affected. However, constipation is usually a feature of hypokalemia.
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