Electrolyte Abnormalities Flashcards
1
Q
When is it hyperkalemic emergency?
A
Hyperkalemic ECG changes seen
Potassium more than 6.5
Rapid increase in potassium
2
Q
Immediate intervention for hyperkalemic emergency
A
Calcium gluconate
Insulin with glucose
3
Q
ECG changes seen with hyperkalemia
A
Peaked T waves with prolonged PR interval
Absent P wave and St segment depression
Widened QRS complex
Asystole
4
Q
Other interventions to be used to decrease potassium that take hours
A
Patriomer
Furosemide
Hemodialysis
5
Q
Electrolyte abnormality seen with chronic alcohol abuse
A
Hypomagnesemia
Hypokalemia
Hypophosphatemia
6
Q
Cause for refractory hypokalemia in chronic alcoholics
A
Due to hypomagnesemia that allows renal wastage of potassium
