Hyperkalemia

Question 1

is the major intracellular electrolyte

Answer 1

Potassium (K+)

Question 2

of the body’s
potassium is inside the cells

Answer 2

, 98%

Question 3

The remaining 2% is in the ECF and is important
to

Answer 3

neuromuscular and cardiac function

Question 4

Potassium influences both

Answer 4

skeletal and
cardiac muscle activity

Question 5

alterations in K+ concentration can
change

Answer 5

myocardial irritability and rhythm

Question 6

Potassium
imbalances are commonly associated with various diseases, injuries,
medications like

Answer 6

(e.g., NSAIDs and ACE inhibitors)

Question 7

Other medications that can lead to hypokalemia include

Answer 7

corticosteroids, sodium penicillin, and amphotericin B

Question 8

potassium deficit
occurs frequently with

Answer 8

diarrhea