Hyperkalemia Flashcards

1
Q

Causes

A
excess intake
renal failure
drugs
hypoaldosteronism
cell death
acidosis (K increase 0.7 with each 0.1 drop in pH)
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2
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S/S

A

weakness, flaccid paralysis
abdominal distention
diarrhea

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3
Q

ECG changes for 50% of patients with K > 6.5

A

no ECG changes

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4
Q

Classic ECG changes

A

tall peaked T waves

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5
Q

Mgmt

A

Kayexalate

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6
Q

Mgmt if > 6.5 or cardiac toxicity or muscle paralysis is present

A

Insulin

10 U with one amp D50

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