University:
Northwest College
Course:
VN 210 | Introduction to Pharmacology
Academic year:

2023
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156

Pages:

2
Author:

Yesenia M.

potassium chloride -Electrolyte potassium supplement (kol) potassium imitates GI trad! Therapeutic class prig for hypokalemia pharmacological dass: electrolyte / potassium supplement achonsluses preferred drug for preventing or treating hypokalemia -used for mild forms of alkalosis. (K+ goes from blood cells = -tabs, Powders, liquids (heavily flavored) -cancause peptic ulcers-DILUTE WELL kt in blood! Hypokaka glka 1055 - IV: administer slowly (Bolus inj. overload for cardiacarest) used when pt takes loor thiazide diuretics to prevent Ktdepletion -give med wipt silting upright prevent esophagitis. -do sécrush/chew tabs -dilute well!! (PO/GTUBE) NEVER PUSH POTASSIUM! Think: for Potassium-Your posture Is up! (iv should be lomEq/h) NO FASTER! (Slow Infusions!!!) -avoid extravasation infiltration Pregnancy Cat A (SAFE) Ale: NN-K Nritates Gl mucosa when giren po. TAKE WIMEALS PREVENT GIUPSET OR ANTACID TO PREVEN -Phlebitis venous irritation (admin thw vessel -Ayperkalemia (most serious)* contraindications: pts - Hyperkalemia, CKD, Systemic acidosis, severe dehydration, ext tissue breakdown (bums) adrena) Insufficiency, admin of pot. Sparring diuretic) Interactions. Drug: K+ Supp. Interact & k+ sparing diuretics and ACE inhibitors - Krisk (hyperkalemia) Tabs: pot chlonde ↑ ki level Food/Herbs: unknown. overdose tx: hold potassium sparing divietics foods and meds kt - Iv admin of 10% dextrose sol. Containing 10-20, units of reg insulin. ( - Sodium bicarb may correct acudosis Vellased -kayexalate (polystyrene sulfonate patinomer) can enhance kelimination.