Most of the bodies K is found in the extracellular fluid

Which of the following is not a function of potassium

Which of the following may be the most important hormone in regards to potassium homeostasis?

Potassium moves into cells and H is pumped out of the cells when alkalosis occurs.

Hypokalemia usually occurs due to

A patient with hypokalemia due to hypomagnesemia should be treated for the hypokalemia before trying to correct the hypomagnesemia.

When should IV tx for hypokalemia be used?

General rule of thumb: _________ K+ administered will raise SK by 0.1 mEq/L

What is the most effective oral potassium supplement?

Dextrose is the best diluent for IV potassium

What is the maximum rate for IV potassium?

Potassium sparing diuretics are generally used

What is the major cause of hyperkalemia?

High potassium levels, no symptoms, and other labs normal might be attributed to

Cation exchange resins and loop diuretics can be used to treat

Calcium gluconate can be used to block cardiac effects of potassium in

A patient with hyperkalemia and hyperglycemia can be given ______ to shift K into the cells.

Which of the following is true for tx of hyperkalemia with albuterol?

Magnesium is found mostly in

Where does the majority of magnesium reabsorption occur?

Distribution between bone, circulation and intracellular Mg++ is controlled by hormonal regulation.

Hypomagnesemia is often seen in combination with

Asymptomatic patients of patients with SMg >1 can be treated with

Reducing Mg intake, enhancing Mg elimination, and antagonizing the physiological effects of Mg are the 3 primary treatments of