Hypokalemia Symptoms - ANSWER Muscle flaccidity- not there to stimulate
Weakness
Constipation
Alkalosis-resps
Shallow Resps
Cardiac arrest
, Hypokalemia Tx - ANSWER Supplement
Foods high in potassium - ANSWER Citrus fruits and dried fruits, bananas, watermelon,
potatoes, legumes, tea and peanut butter, avocado
Calcium purpose - ANSWER Sedative at nerve level
Coagulation- look at level with invasive procedures!!
Bone/teeth strength
Hypercalcemia Causes - ANSWER Cancer
Metastatic bone disease
hyperparathyroidism
Thiazide diuretics
Excessive vitamin D
Hypercalcemia Symptoms - ANSWER Sedation
Lethargy
Hypoactive reflexes
Slurred speech
Impaired memory
Hypercalcemia Tx - ANSWER Decrease intake
Fluids
Loop diuretics
Give phosphate
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