TBL 1 Flashcards
Normal K level
3.5-5
Normal Mg level
1.7-2.3
Normal plasma osmolality
275-290
Normal Na level
135-145
Normal Ca level
8.5-10
Normal Phos level
2.5-4.5
how does hypokalemia affect the EKG
depressed T wave, hyperpolarization
symptoms of hypokalemia
weakness, cramping, fatigue, myalgias
how does hyperkalemia affect the heart
peaked T wave, hypopolarization
what cations are inside the cell
potassium and magnesium
what cations are outside the cell
sodium and calcium
what is the most abundant cation
potassium
where is the primary site of potassium excretion
distal tubule
what regulates potassium excretion
aldosterone, delivery of sodium and water to distal tubule
what regulates the internal balance of potassium
insulin, catecholamines, acid-base
what does alkalosis do to potassium
moves it into the cell
what does acidosis do to potassium
moves it out of the cell
insulin stimulates ____
potassium uptake
catecholamines activate ____
Na-K-ATPase pump
what drugs cause hypokalemia by increasing sodium and water delivery to distal tubules
diuretics, aminoglycosides, penicillins