Hyperkalemia Study Resources

University:
Northwest College
Course:
VN 220 | Medical/ Surgical
Academic year:

2023
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416

Pages:

3
Author:

Yesenia M.

Huyperkalema 75.0 * more dangerous than hypokalemia b/k Cardede arrest is mone frequently seen high kt levels. Causes renal excretion rapid admur of Potassum Salt substitutes. excess tissue trauma (burms, crisling inimes, severe infections. untreated Kedirey unjuries * hypoaldosteronison 2/4 lack of Addisons disease d tumor lysis syndrome aldosterone umeds (KCl, heparan, ACE inhibitors, NSAIDS, beta blockers, cyclospore, traslimus, potassun spaming diuretics S/s: muscle weakness, trelycondea-bradycardia ammythmias*, fraud paralysis, Intestinal ale eramps, abd distention Eko Hall + waves (tented) +hammond* Prolonged PR Interval and QRS duration absent Pwares ST depression. Tx-diet Kayexalate (polystyrene sulfonate) IV calcium gluconate (in ergeney). emergency * YCA antagonizes the action of hyperkalemia but does on the heartach wel Whgnitor o/p-calium gluconate can It bradycardia on EKG-Stop Infusion!!! IV adının of sodum brearbonate (effects in 30/160 mins). •10 adinin of insulin (regular) and hypertome dextrose -loop diuretics Beta Ragonists (Albuterol) Sle: tachycardia/chest buscomfort. dialysis. Foods to and inn hyperkalemia legunes whole grain bread), lean ineat. can liare: muk eggs. afbree tia coloa butter margarine cranbimy puce ginger ale Gumdrops jelly beans ham candy hard mot beer Eugen broney