University:
College
Course:
College Nursing
Academic year:

2023
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242

Pages:

1
Author:

Madelyn Levy

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Potassium MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Med. Surg CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action Maintain acid-base balance, isotonicity, and electrophysiology balance of cell. Therapeutic Use Replacement. Prevention of deficiency. Complications Arrhythmias ECG changes Vomiting Nausea abdominal pain Medication Administration PO 40-100mEq/day IV 20mEq/day Contraindications/Precautions use with potassium sparing diuretics use caution with patients with renal disease Infused to fast could lead to serious injuries or death Nursing Interventions Monitor BP, Pulse, and ECG Monitor lab values for potassium Interactions Watch pt for confusion, nausea, vomiting may lead to hyperkalemia Push to fast can cause OD Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, confussion Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Lab levels Pt improvement F&E balance solved. report symptoms of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. take as prescribed labs will be monitored