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