Hyper/HypoKalemic Periodic Paralysis Flashcards
1
Q
HyperKalermic PP - What channel mutation?
A
Na
2
Q
HypoKalermic PP - What channel mutation?
A
Ca
3
Q
HyperKalemic PP - What are the triggers?
A
potassium rich foods rest after exercise cold environment (hypothermia) emotional stress fasting glucocorticoids pregnancy
4
Q
HypoKalemic PP - What are the triggers?
A
rigorous exercise stress high-carbohydrate --> insulin high-salt meals pregnancy menstruation hypothermia --> shivering glucose --> bc you get insulin insulin hyperventilation --> shifts K intracell calcium
5
Q
Acidosis causes what potassium change?
A
Hyperkalemia (H+ goes intracell –> kicks out K)
6
Q
Alkalosis causes what potassium change?
A
Hypokalemia
