15.7.2013 Flashcards
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Dornase alpha?
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Recombinant DNase 1
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Mucolytic used in cystic fibrosis
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Dornase alpha
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Dietary sources of K+
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Chocolates Dried fruits and nuts Oranges,banana,avocado Meat Beans,potato,mushrooms,tomato
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Intestinal causes of Hypokalemia
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Prolonged intestinal suction
Recent Ileostomy
Villous adenoma
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Drugs causing hypokalemia
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Diuretics(thiazides,loops) Laxatives Cisplatin Corticosteroids AmphotericinB,carbenicillin,gentamycin Albuterol and epinephrine Insulin
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Effect of Hypokalemia on skeletal muscles
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Rhabdomyolysis
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Presentation of Hypokalemia
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Skeletal muscle weakness U wave Constipation Toxic effects of digoxin Irregular and weak pulse Orthostatic hypotension Numbness
SUCTION
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IV infusion concentrations of K+ should not exceed
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40mEq/L
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Maximum adult dose of K+
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200mEq/day
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Usual rates of K+ administration
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10mEq/hr
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Drugs causing hyperkalemia
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NSAID ACE inhibitors Beta blockers Potassium sparing diuretics Heparin Digoxin Chemotherapeutic agents Penicillin G potassium
