Electrolyte Imbalances 2

Question 1

2 effects of Hyperkalemia

Answer 1

1. Muscle Weakness
2. Severe Arrhythmias (possibly death)

Question 2

When K+ is high, at what level in the blood does muscle weakness begin to occur?

Answer 2

> 8.0 mEq/l

Question 3

ECG when K+ is 6.0 to 7.0 mEq/l (high)

Answer 3

Tented T wave

Question 4

ECG when K+ is 7.0 to 8.0 mEq/l (high)

Answer 4

QRS widening

Question 5

ECG when K+ is 8.0 to 9.0 mEq/l (high)

Answer 5

PR interval lengthening

Question 6

ECG when K+ is 9.0 to 10.0 mEq/l (high)

Answer 6

Atrial Arrest (no P wave)

Question 7

ECG when K+ is >10.0 mEq/l (very high)

Answer 7

Death

Question 8

When obtaining a “Rough Estimate” of fluid loss/hydration status in an animal exhibiting signs of dehydration, what 4 things should you ask about specifically when taking the history?

Answer 8

1. Anorexia
2. Vomiting
3. Diarrhea
4. Low long jhas this been going on?

Question 9

How much body weight from fluid loss will an anorexic dog lose

Answer 9

0.1-0.3 kg/ day

Question 10

How much fluid does an animal lose from each episode of vomiting or diarrhea

Answer 10

4ml/ kg