Term
| What are the s/sx of the problematic Electrolyte pair of Low K and High Ca? |
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Definition
| Polydipsia and polyuria cuasing ADH to excrete MORE K and ECF Loss, and retain MORE Ca! |
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Term
| What causes Tumor Lysis Syndrome? |
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Definition
| High K and Low Ca (VERY small threshold to overcome to excite the neurons) |
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Term
| What are the effects of ALDOSTERONE, INSULINE and Epinephrine on K+ distribution? |
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Definition
Excretion
--> Cells
--> Cells |
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Term
| What does the EKG of hypokalemia look like? |
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Definition
Peaked P
Depressed T
Prominant U
Potentiates Digitalis toxicity |
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