Hyperkalemia Flashcards
1
Q
Hyperkalemia treatment: Albuterol dose
A
10-20 mg in 4 mL NS over 20-60 min
2
Q
Hyperkalemia treatment: Calcium gluconate dose
A
60 mg/kg
3
Q
Hyperkalemia treatment: Calcium chloride dose
A
20 mg/kg (central line only)
4
Q
Hyperkalemia treatment: Insulin dose
A
0.1 U/kg IV bolus plus 1-2 amps D50
5
Q
Hyperkalemia treatment: Diuretic dose
A
20-40 mg Lasix IV
6
Q
Hyperkalemia treatment: Kayexalate
A
1 g/kg PO or PR
7
Q
Hyperkalemia treatment: Sodium bicarbonate
A
1 meq/kg (50 meq/amp) start with 1-2 amps
