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Hyperkalemia + Hypokalemia Flashcards

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What is pathophysiology of hyperkalemia?

A

Increased potassium in the body

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Diagnosis of hyperkalemia?

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ST depression
Tall T waves
Wide QRS complex
Prolonged PR interval

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Treatment for hyperkalemia?

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Calcium
Insulin
Glucose
Potassium wasting diuretics

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What is pathophysiology of hypokalemia?

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Low potassium in blood

due to low intake of potassium or high excretion via:

Kidney
GI tract
Sweat

can cause issue with muscle contraction

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Diagnosing Hypokalemia?

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Bloods = low potassium
ECG = U wave
Prolonged QT

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