Potassium

Question 1

Potassium Class/ Dose

Answer 1

Electrolyte replacement

8-20 mEq

(3.5-5 normal value)

Question 2

K+ Indication

Answer 2

Treat Hypokalemia

Question 3

K+ Action

Answer 3

Balances K

Needed for nerve impulses

Contraction of cardiac, skeletal, smooth muscle

Question 4

K+ Adverse Reaction

Answer 4

Cramps
Cardiac Depression
Arrhythmias
EKG changes
Hperkalemia

Question 5

K+ Nursing Indications

Answer 5

Monitor EKG
I&O’s
Monitor K levels

Question 6

K+ Teaching

Answer 6

S/S hypokalemia: Weakness, Polyuria, Polydipsia

Avoid salt substitues