Potassium Flashcards
1
Q
Total body K in adults is
A
50eq/kg and about 98% is in cells and 20%is in ECF
2
Q
Recommend
A
2 tp 5 g
3
Q
During sodium reabsorption there is obligatory loss of potassium
A
Rate of excretion of K is depend on rate of absorption of Na in kidney tubule
4
Q
Factors that inhance K transport into cells is
A
Insulin
Aldosterone
Alkalosis
5
Q
Fanctor that causes K to move out of cells are
A
Acidosis
Lack of insulin
Severe cell damage or death
6
Q
Hyperkalemia is caused by
A
Renal failure
Mineralocorticoid deficiency
Acidosis
7
Q
Hypokalemia causes
A
Git losses
Alkalosis
Renal loss
