Hyperkalemia Flashcards
1
Q
Mneumonic for meds
A
CA BIG DICK
2
Q
Ca Gluconate
A
60 mg/kg
3
Q
Albuterol
A
10-20 mg in 4 mL NS over 20-60 min
4
Q
Bicarb
A
1 meq/kg (50 meq per amp) so just give an amp or 2 to start
5
Q
Insulin
A
0.1 U/kg IV (to start)
6
Q
Glucose (D50)
A
1-2 amps with insulin to start
7
Q
Diuretics or Dialysis
A
20-40 mg Lasix IV push
8
Q
IVF
A
No rate given
9
Q
Ca Chloride
A
20 mg/kg (alternative to Ca Gluconate if you have a central line)
10
Q
Kayexalate
A
(not really, this is old medicine)
