0
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Dornase alpha?
A
Recombinant DNase 1
1
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Mucolytic used in cystic fibrosis
A
Dornase alpha
2
Q
Dietary sources of K+
A
Chocolates Dried fruits and nuts Oranges,banana,avocado Meat Beans,potato,mushrooms,tomato
3
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Intestinal causes of Hypokalemia
A
Prolonged intestinal suction
Recent Ileostomy
Villous adenoma
4
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Drugs causing hypokalemia
A
Diuretics(thiazides,loops) Laxatives Cisplatin Corticosteroids AmphotericinB,carbenicillin,gentamycin Albuterol and epinephrine Insulin
5
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Effect of Hypokalemia on skeletal muscles
A
Rhabdomyolysis
6
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Presentation of Hypokalemia
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Skeletal muscle weakness U wave Constipation Toxic effects of digoxin Irregular and weak pulse Orthostatic hypotension Numbness
SUCTION
7
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IV infusion concentrations of K+ should not exceed
A
40mEq/L
8
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Maximum adult dose of K+
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200mEq/day
9
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Usual rates of K+ administration
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10mEq/hr
10
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Drugs causing hyperkalemia
A
NSAID ACE inhibitors Beta blockers Potassium sparing diuretics Heparin Digoxin Chemotherapeutic agents Penicillin G potassium
Fluids,Acid Base and Electrolytes
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