Fluids, Electrolytes Flashcards
1
Q
Drugs given to treat hypokalemia
A
potassium salts
2
Q
route of administration of potassium repletions
A
PO
IV
3
Q
Nursing considerations for IV potassium administration
A
slow IV administration (max 10mEq/hr)
dilute if possible
monitor for s/s hyperK+
4
Q
Drugs given to treat hyperkalemia
A
calcium gluconate (doesn’t decrease K+, just prevents cardiac arrest from high K+)
glucose and insulin
hemodialysis
5
Q
Drugs given to treat hypoMg++
A
magnesium salts
6
Q
Routes of administration of exogenous magnesium
A
PO
IV
7
Q
Nursing considersations for IV administration of Mg++
A
dilute
infuse slowly
monitor for s/s hyperMg++
8
Q
Treatment for hyperMg++
A
calcium gluconate
may require hemodialysis
