Electrolyte Imbalances Flashcards
1
Q
Hyperkalemia
A
Tall, peaked T waves.
Widened QRS complexes in severe cases.
Flattened or absent P waves.
2
Q
Hypokalemia (low potassium):
A
Flattened or inverted T waves.
Presence of U waves after the T wave.
Prolonged QT interval.
3
Q
Hypercalcemia (high calcium):
A
shortened QT interval
4
Q
Hypocalcaemia
A
prolonged QT syndrome
