SG Potassium Regulation & Hypertension Cases

Question 1

Name 3 general categories of hypokalemia.

Answer 1

spurious causes
low total body K+
normal total body K

Question 2

What are some spurious causes of hypokalemia?

Answer 2

lab errors, leukocytosis (leukemia)

Question 3

Name some causes of low total body K+.

Answer 3

GI losses (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
renal losses (electrolyte balance problem, structural issue)

Question 4

Name 3 reasons K+ is pushed into cells.

Answer 4

insulin
catecholamines
alkalosis

Question 5

Name 3 reasons K+ is driven out of cells.

Answer 5

insulin deficiency/hyperglycemia
acidosis
beta-blockers