Potassium

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Normal potassium level

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3.5-5 mEq/L

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Potassium regulates:

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cell exitability and membrane potential for muscle contraction, cardic muscle contraction, and nerve impulse conduction

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Potassium effects the cells:

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electrical status

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Potassium is in charge of the ICF___.

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osmolality

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Potassium and insulin are required to:

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move glucose into the ICF and for metabolism of carbs and proteins

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Kidney's excrete about ___% of the body's potassium. The bowel and sweat glands excrete___%.

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80
20

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Potassium must be replaced:

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everyday

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___% of potassium is reabsorbed by the proximal tubule and loop of henle.

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90

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The___ secretes potassium and determines the amount of potassium excreted from the body.

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distal tubule

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___ plays a major factor in potassium regulation.

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aldosterone

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___ helps regulate plasma potassium by moving potassium into the liver and muscle cells.

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insulin

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The 7 possible causes of hypokalemia

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diarrhea, GI suction and drainage, diuretics, some antibiotics, polyuria with diabetes, acute myelocytic leukemia, cushing's syndrome

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Severe, even fatal, hypokalemia can result if___ is administered with out also providing K+ supplements.

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insulin

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The 7 possible causes of hyperkalemia

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burns and renal failure, stored whole blood, addisons disease, interstitial nephritis, K+ sparing diuretics; excessive intake orally, meds, or IV, esp. with renal disease present, ACE inhibitors

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Addisons disease

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life threatening condition caused by partial or complete failure of adrenal cortex function

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Nephritis

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any one of a large group of diseases of the kidney. Characterized by inflammation and abnormal function

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interstitial nephritis

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inflammation of the interstitial tissue of the kidney

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The 6 symptoms of hypokalemia

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muscle weakness and cramps, fatigue, decreased tendon reflexes; postural hypotension, constipation, EKG change and arrythmia, confusion

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The 4 symptoms of hyperkalemia

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EKG changes and arrythmias; nausea, diarrhea, hyperactive bowel sounds with intermittent colic numbness/tingling of the face, tongue, feet, or hands, fatigue, drowsiness, irritability, mental confusion