Electrolyte Case Studies Flashcards
1
Q
Liddle’s syndrome unique symptom vs other tubular dysfunction
A
Very high BP
2
Q
K treatments
Oral
IV
A
O- 20-80 mEq/d
IV- no more than 10 mEq/hr
Never use with insulin/glucose/D5W
3
Q
Hyperkalemia first step
First treatment
A
Always EKG
Calcium to stabilize the cardiac membranes
4
Q
T4 RTA with hyperkalemia
A
Hypo renin and aldosterone
5
Q
Hyperkalemia EKG waves
A
Peaked T
Prolonged QR
Wide QRS
Depressed ST segment
6
Q
Alkalosis vs acidosis intraCa
A
Alk- reduces by increasing protein binding (hypoCa)
Acidosis- increases by decreasing protein binding (hyperCa)
7
Q
Alcoholics and Mg deficiency
A
Decreased GI intake
