Electrolytes Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of HyperK other than renal failure
A
Addison disease, obstructive nephropathy, potassium-sparing diuretics, sickle cell disease, exogenous ingestion, rhabdomyolysis, and hemolysis
2
Q
Treatment for hyperK cardiac arrest
A
calcium chloride or calcium gluconate
stabilize the cardiac membrane
3
Q
What is the most common dysrhythmia associated with hyperkalemia?
A
Bradycardia, which is known to deteriorate into ventricular fibrillation or PEA without treatment
