Hyperkalemia (Theilman)
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-ACE Inhibitors
-Angiotensin-II receptor blockers
-Direct renin inhibitors (aliskiren)
-NSAIDs
-Potassium sparing diuretics
What meds increase K?
A-acidosis
E-electrolytes
I-intoxication
O-overload of fluid
U-uremia
What are the acute indications for dialysis?
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?
-bicarb
-insulin
-albuterol
How can you hide potassium intracellularly?
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.
colonic necrosis
What is the AE seen with Sodium polystyrene sulfonate?
arrythmias
What is the biggest concern with hyperkalemia?
major strategies with hyperkalemia
-Direct antagonism at the heart
-Hide the potassium intracellularly
-Eliminate potassium from body
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