Hyperkalemia and Fluid Flow Rate Quiz
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Which one of the following is a risk factor for hyperkalemia?

  • Severe infections (correct)
  • Hypertension
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity

    • What is the first step in the treatment of hyperkalemia?

  • Furosemide
  • Insulin & Glucose
  • Sodium Bicarbonate
  • Calcium Gluconate (correct)

    • What does hyperkalemia do to cardiac myocytes?

  • Stabilizes them
  • Destabilizes them (correct)
  • Decreases their contractility
  • Increases their size

    • What is the purpose of giving Calcium Gluconate in the treatment of hyperkalemia?

    <p>To stabilize cardiac myocyte cell membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a step in the treatment of hyperkalemia?

    <p>Potassium Chloride</p> Signup and view all the answers

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