Hyperkalemia (Theilman)

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-ACE Inhibitors

-Angiotensin-II receptor blockers

-Direct renin inhibitors (aliskiren)

-NSAIDs

-Potassium sparing diuretics

What meds increase K?

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A-acidosis

E-electrolytes

I-intoxication

O-overload of fluid

U-uremia

What are the acute indications for dialysis?

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1. Stabilize heart with calcium

2. Hide the potassium from the heart

3. Remove the potassium from body

What is the pharmacological tx of hyperkalemia?

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-bicarb

-insulin

-albuterol

How can you hide potassium intracellularly?

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calcium

directly antagonizes at cardiac cells

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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate should be spaced out from other drugs by _____ hours bc they will bind to it.

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colonic necrosis

What is the AE seen with Sodium polystyrene sulfonate?

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arrythmias

What is the biggest concern with hyperkalemia?

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major strategies with hyperkalemia

-Direct antagonism at the heart

-Hide the potassium intracellularly

-Eliminate potassium from body