Hyperkalemia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Advanced Med-Surg Principles Jersey College Final Exam Questions With Solutions Ch 13: What are exchanged for potassium ions during alkalosis or acidosis? - hydrogen ions (ie: metabolic acidosis results in hyperkalemia as H ions are shifted into the ell to raise the pH and potassium leaves the cell and enters the bloodstream) Ch 13: What is necessary for neuromuscular and cardiovascular function? - potassium Ch 13: What helps to regulate muscle contraction and relaxation? - ca...

Exam 2: NR226/ NR 226 (2023/ 2024 Update) Fundamentals Patient Care Exam| Complete Guide with Verified Answers - Chamberlain QUESTION Hypernatremia Answer: Abnormally high sodium concentration in the blood -water deficit QUESTION What types of patients should you monitor for hypernatremia? Answer: Diabetes insipidus Osmotic diuresis -Large amount of perspiration and respiratory water output -Tube feedings, hypertonic parenteral fluids, or salt tablets -Dysfunction of os...

Exam 3: NUR170 / NUR 170 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: Do ACE inhibitors decrease preload, afterload, or both? Answer: Both Q: What lab values should be periodically monitored in a patient taking an ACE1 or ARB? Answer: Renal function needs to be monitored because in some patients these meds can induce renal failure. They also need potassium levels monitored because hyperkalemia can occur...

Midterm Exam: NUR631/ NUR 631 (Latest 2023/2024 Update) Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Study Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – GCU Q: hormonal hyperplasia Answer: occurs chiefly in estrogen-dependent organs, such as the uterus and breast (e.g. endometrium growing after fertilization) Q: compensatory hyperplasia Answer: adaptive mechanism that enables certain organs to regenerate Q: hyperkalemia treatment Answer: Treatment - Give diuret...

What is an ACE Inhibitor? ️ Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme :Causes vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure ACE Inhibitors relax heart and decrease blood pressure What is an examples of a drug ACE Inhibitor? ️ Captopril (Capten) Benazepril Perindopril Trandolapril Moexipril what does ACE inhibitors treat? ️ HTN, HF, Diabetic Neuropathy, and MI What is the function of ACE Inhibitors? ️ Reduce levels of angiotensin IIBradykinin (dilate blood vessels), reduce blood volume (kidn...

Midterm Exam: NR574/ NR 574 (2023/2024 New Update) Acute Care Practicum Review | Week 1-4 | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain QUESTION How often should a CK level be drawn and why? Answer: least every 6-12 hours to establish a peak level and then subsequently a downward trend. QUESTION Sylvie is a 26-year-old who presents to the emergency department (ED) after just finishing a full marathon. She complains of feeling lightheaded, nauseous, and ha...

Exam 3: NSG 124/ NSG124 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing Q: Calcium Channel Blockers general info Answer: - first line drug for hypertension - blocks calcium ions access to cells causing decreased demand for oxygen, decreased contractility - avoid GRAPEFRUIT juice Ex: Amlodipine, Verapamil, Diltiazem, Nifedipine Q: calcium channel blockers adverse effects Answer: - heart failure - dysrh...

ST elevation is associated with - ANSWER-myocardial injury ST depressions is associated with - ANSWER-Ischemia, old infarction, digitalis toxicity Q wave with ST elevation - ANSWER-Acute injury Q wave with ST depression - ANSWER-Indeterminate Q wave without ST changes - ANSWER-Old infarction Coronary Artery Occlusion: Anterior - ANSWER-LAD Coronary Artery Occlusion: Inferior - ANSWER-RCA Coronary Artery Occlusion: Posterior - ANSWER-LCX or RCA Coronary Artery Occlusion: L...

Exam 2: NUR209/ NUR 209 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical Surgical Nursing II| Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: what does nitrofurantoin do to the urine? Answer: turns it brown Q: what urine test will the dr order for a urine protein count? Answer: 24 hour urine Q: therapies for high potassium levels Answer: -calcium glutinate IV -dietary restriction -hemodialysis -patiromer -regular insulin IV -sodium ...

Minimum urine output? - 0.5ml/kg/hr How to calculate MAP? - Double diastolic + systolic / 3 Below 65 (or 70 in a healthy person) means the organs are not being properly perfused. This is a critical situation. Used to identify hypotension Nursing intervention for monitoring fluid volume - MAP I&Os Daily weights Lab data for monitoring fluid volume - Sodium, BUN, Hct signs/symptoms of fluid overload - Crackles, edema, hyponatremia (dilutional), bounding pulse, elevated BP/ MAP At risk f...