The easiest and most basic way to control potassium levels is to regulate this?
What is dietary intake?
100
When no signs or symptoms are present, which is common in mild hyperkalemia, the patient can be called what?
What is asymptomatic?
100
A massive dietary intake of this mineral can lead to hyperkalemia.
What is potassium?
100
Hyperkalemia is usually diagnosed with this routine lab test.
What is a blood test?
100
Discontinuation of drugs in this class may be adequate treatment for mild hyperkalemia.
What are potassium-sparing diuretics?
200
Patients with kidney failure or a history of hyperkalemia should not use this dietary substitute.
What is a salt substitute?
200
This is the most common symptom of hyperkalemia.
What is nausea?
200
Decreased function of these organs, which are responsible for the filtration of potassium, can lead to hyperkalemia.
What are the kidneys?
200
Serum concentrations between these levels are acceptable in healthy adults.
What are 3.5 and 5.0 mEq/L?
200
If the kidneys are functioning, this type of diuretic may be given to aid in potassium excretion.
What is a loop diuretic?
300
If you experience any of the following: changes in breathing pattern, loss of consciousness, or weak heartbeat, this should be done.
What is call 911!?
300
This, or tiredness, is also an early indicator of hyperkalemia.
What is fatigue?
300
This rare endocrine disorder which keeps the adrenal glands from producing adequate amounts of steroid hormones can result in hyperkalemia.
What is Addison's disease?
300
A doctor may order this test to measure the electrical activity of the heart?
What is an EKG?
300
If the kidneys are failing, this method of blood filtration may be required.
What is dialysis?
400
This sweet treat is unexpectedly high in potassium and should be avoided by people on restricted diets.
What is chocolate candy?
400
Often described as “pins and needles”, these feelings can be indicative of hyperkalemia.
What is numbness and tingling?
400
This unpredictable event can lead to cells and organs releasing potassium into the bloodstream in amounts so large that the kidneys have difficulty excreting it?
What is trauma?
400
These involuntary reactions may be decreased in patients with high levels of serum potassium.
These involuntary reactions may be decreased in patients with high levels of serum potassium.
What are reflexes?
400
This inhalant is sometimes given to help reduce dangerously high potassium levels.
What is albuterol?
500
Avoiding this popular drink, which as almost 500 mg per 8 ounces, is essential for those on potassium-restricted diets.
What is orange juice?
500
Severe episodes of this can lead to cardiac arrest in patients with untreated hyperkalemia.
What is an irregular heartbeat?
500
In this condition, too much acid in the blood causes muscles to take up the excess acid in exchange for a release of potassium into the blood.
What is acidosis?
500
A patient presents with serum potassium levels of 6.8 mEq/L. This is which stage of hyperkalemia?
What is moderate hyperkalemia?
500
For severe hyperkalemia, glucose and this hormone are given to move potassium from the blood into the cells.