Potassium Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
T/F 98% of K+ is INTRACELLULAR
A
T
2
Q
T/F Daily intake of K+ is 40-120 mEq
A
T
3
Q
T/F K+ decrease by 1 reflects a 200-400 mEq deficit
A
T
4
Q
What is the cellular function of K+
A
role in protein and glycogen synthesis
5
Q
Hyperkalemia symptom
A
Muscle weakness/paralysis: starts in legs
6
Q
EKG changes with hypokalemia (5)
A
PR interval prolongation ST depression Flattened or inverted T waves U-waves QRS widening
7
Q
EKG changes of Hyperkalemia (3)
A
PR interval prolongation
Elevated T waves
Widened QRS interval (sine wave)
8
Q
Major route of elimination of K+
A
Kidneys- some is lost in the stool or sweat
