5 Questions
Which one of the following is a risk factor for hyperkalemia?
Severe infections
What is the first step in the treatment of hyperkalemia?
Calcium Gluconate
What does hyperkalemia do to cardiac myocytes?
Destabilizes them
What is the purpose of giving Calcium Gluconate in the treatment of hyperkalemia?
To stabilize cardiac myocyte cell membranes
Which of the following is NOT a step in the treatment of hyperkalemia?
Potassium Chloride
Test your knowledge on hyperkalemia and its risk factors, as well as the flow rate factors of fluids through a tube. Learn about the relationship between hyperkalemia and EKG progressions and the toxic effects it can have on the body.
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