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normal potassium range |
3.5-5.3 |
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major extracellular cation |
sodium |
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major intracellular cation |
potassium |
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plays an important role in potassium balance |
aldosterone |
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can cause heart issues if levels increase or decrease too much |
potassium |
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what oral supplement should be diluted due to its caustic properties |
potassium |
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can cause increase in potassium |
salt substitutes |
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this food can cause hypokalemia in large amounts |
licorice |
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what do you dilute IV potassium with |
saline |
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sodium bicarbonate does what to potassium levels |
lowers it |
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acidosis drives potassium out of the cell. What drives it back in |
sodium bicarbonate |
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what does 10% calcium gluconate do? |
helps control arrhythmias |
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Insulin and up to 50% glucose can... |
lower potassium |
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kayexylate can... |
lower potassium |
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sodium normal levels |
135-145 |
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what affects sodium levels? |
fluid volume |
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what do sodium levels have an affect on? |
nerve impulses, LOC, seizures, coma |
