Azotemia Tx Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Biggest problem of not being able to get rid of urine, is not being able to get rid of….
A
Potassium
2
Q
What does hyperkalemia cause for the heart
A
Bradycardia
3
Q
Why may there not be profound bradycardia in hyperkalemic patients
A
They are painful
4
Q
Normal potassium range
A
3.5-4.8 mEq/ L
5
Q
What must you do before administering anesthesia or sedating hyperkalemic patients
A
ECG
Measure K+
6
Q
Peaked T waves
Prolonged PR interval
A
5.5-6.5 mEq/L
7
Q
No P wave
Prolonged QRS complex
ST interval
Escape rhythms
A
6.5-8 mEq/L
8
Q
Widening QRS complex
Sine wave
V fib
Asystole
A
> 8 mEq/L
9
Q
Treatment for hyperkalemia
A
Drive potassium intracellularly
10
Q
Two things that can drive potassium intracellularly for treatment of hyperkalemia
A
Insulin
Bicarbonate
