HYPOKALEMIA

Question 1

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS OF HYPOKALEMIA?

Answer 1

1) replace magnesium
2) oral K replacement
3) IV K replacement in 0.9% NaCl (avoid dextrose as induces further hypokalemia)

Question 2

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HYPOKALEMIA?

Answer 2

1) fatigue
2) constipation
3) proximal muscle weakness
4) paralysis
5) cardiac arrhythmias
6) worsened glucose control in diabetics

Question 3

WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR HYPOKALEMIA?

Answer 3

1) replace magnesium
2) oral K replacement
3) IV K replacement in 0.9% NaCl (avoid dextrose as induces further hypokalemia)