Hyperkalemia/Causes

Question 1

K Normal Range

Answer 1

3.5-5

Question 2

Hyperkalemia causes: MACHINE: M

Answer 2

Medications: ACE inhibitors, NSAIDs, K sparring diuretics

Question 3

Hyperkalemia causes: MACHINE: A

Answer 3

Acidosis: Metabolic and Respiratory

Question 4

Hyperkalemia causes: MACHINE: C

Answer 4

Cellular Destruction: Burns, Traumatic Injury, hemolysis

Question 5

Hyperkalemia causes: MACHINE: H

Answer 5

Hypoaldosteronism (Addisons Disease):

Question 6

Hyperkalemia causes: MACHINE: I

Answer 6

Intake: Excessive

Question 7

Hyperkalemia causes: MACHINE: N

Answer 7

Nephron: Renal failure

Question 8

Hyperkalemia causes: MACHINE: E

Answer 8

Excretion impaired

Question 9

Hyperkalemia

Answer 9

Medications and kidney damage can decrease urinary excretion of potassium. In acidosis and cellular destruction potassium shifts from inside the cell to the blood stream. Excessive intake of potassium can also lead to hyperkalemia.