Electrolytes

Question 1

potassium level

Answer 1

3.5-5.0

Question 2

cellular fluid potassium is found in

Answer 2

intracellular

Question 3

potassium helps with ______ and _______ muscle contraction

Answer 3

cardiac and skeletal

Question 4

___% of potassium is excreted by the renal system

Answer 4

80

Question 5

___% of potassium is excreted by bowel/skin

Answer 5

20

Question 6

both hyper/hypo of potassium can cause _______ and ______ failure

Answer 6

neurologic and respiratory

Question 7

_______ do not conserve potassium well

Answer 7

kidneys

Question 8

4 things that can cause hyperkalemia

Answer 8

K sparing diuretics
chronic kidney disease
addisons disease
adrenal insufficiency

Question 9

5 effects hyperkalemia has on the heart

Answer 9

ST elevation
peaked T waves
hypotension
bradycardia
severe Vfib/asystole

Question 10

2 effects hyperkalemia has on GI

Answer 10

diarrhea
hyperactive bowel sounds

Question 11

4 effects hyperkalmia has on the neuromuscular system

Answer 11

extreme paralysis
increased DTR
extreme muscle weakness
cramps

Question 12

IV medication to administer for hyperkalemia

Answer 12

sodium bicarbinate

Question 13

3 oral therapies for hyperkalemia

Answer 13

glucose
insulin therapy
loop diuretics

Question 14

treatment for hyperkalemia that temporarily shift of potassium into cells

Answer 14

oral therapies

Question 15

if renal function is compromised and causing hyperkalemia you should use _______ to treat

Answer 15

dialysis