Hyperkalemia

Question 1

Mneumonic for meds

Answer 1

CA BIG DICK

Question 2

Ca Gluconate

Answer 2

60 mg/kg

Question 3

Albuterol

Answer 3

10-20 mg in 4 mL NS over 20-60 min

Question 4

Bicarb

Answer 4

1 meq/kg (50 meq per amp) so just give an amp or 2 to start

Question 5

Insulin

Answer 5

0.1 U/kg IV (to start)

Question 6

Glucose (D50)

Answer 6

1-2 amps with insulin to start

Question 7

Diuretics or Dialysis

Answer 7

20-40 mg Lasix IV push

Question 8

IVF

Answer 8

No rate given

Question 9

Ca Chloride

Answer 9

20 mg/kg (alternative to Ca Gluconate if you have a central line)

Question 10

Kayexalate

Answer 10

(not really, this is old medicine)