Hypokalemia

Question 1

HypoK treatment

Answer 1

IV potassium (40 mEq/hr)

Question 2

HypoK vs DKA

Answer 2

Problem: insulin cannot be given to patients with sig HypoK (insulin will lead to HypoK)

Question 3

Mg depletion is common w/ HypoK

Answer 3

Without treating Mg deficiency it will make it hard to fix HypoK

Question 4

Hypok s/sx

Answer 4

• weakness, cramps, cardiac arrhythmias (ST depression, U wave)
  Serious= flaccid paralysis, ileus