Sodium Polystyrene Sulfomate (Kayexalate) Overview

Vocabulary flashcards covering the drug study card for Sodium polystyrene sulfomate (kayexalate), including drug class, indications, route/administration, adverse effects, contraindications, nursing considerations, and therapeutic ranges.

kayexalate

The trade name for Sodium polystyrene sulfomate.

Sodium polystyrene sulfomate - Drug Class

Potassium treatment

Sodium polystyrene sulfomate - Indications

Hyperkalemia

Sodium polystyrene sulfomate - Route/Administration

PO and PR

Sodium polystyrene sulfomate - Adverse Effects & Black Box

GI problems and Electrolytes distrurbances

Sodium polystyrene sulfomate - Precautions/Contraindications

Pt who didnt have normal bowel function

Sodium polystyrene sulfomate - Nursing Considerations

Present bowel sounds

Sodium polystyrene sulfomate - Important Labs & Therapeutic Ranges

$3.5\text{--}5\,\text{mEg/L (K)}$, $>30\,\text{ml/hr}$ urine, and Never push K+