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Hypokalemia Flashcards

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What are 7 causes of hypokalemia?

A

GI losses
Medication usage
Alkalosis
Alcoholism
ED’s
Mg depletion
DKA

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S/S of hypokalemia

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C- Cramping
H- Hypotension
A- Arrhythmias
M- Malise
P- Polyuria
S- Shallow respiration/ST depression

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What are 4 treatments for hypokalemia?

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Eat it
Oral supplement
Salt substitutes
IV replacement

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At what level do we need IV replacement for K?

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< 2.0

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