Potassium Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
ECG findings of hypokalemia :
A
Flat T wave
U wave
2
Q
Treatment of hypoK:
A
KCl replacement
>3 : oral
<3: IV (or if cant tolerate orally)
3
Q
Treatment of refractory hypoK:
A
Mg sulfate
4
Q
ECG findings of hyperkalemia:
A
Peaked T wave
Wide QRS
Sine wave
5
Q
Management of hyperK:
A
K>6.5: Ca gluconate
+ ECG changes: Ca gluconate
- ECG: Insulin, ß-agonist, bicarb (if low pH)
6
Q
Management of refractory hyperK:
A
Dialysis
7
Q
Major drugs cause hyperK:
A
ACE-i / ARBs
Digoxin
MRA
8
Q
Major drugs cause hypoK:
A
ß2-agonist
Thiazide diuretics
Insulin
9
Q
Vomiting causes
[…] acid/base imbalance
[…] electrolyte abnormality
A
Met Alkalosis
HypoK, HypoNa
10
Q
Diarrhea causes
[…] acid/base imbalance
A
Metabolic acidosis
Loss of bicarb in stool
