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A hypokalemic patient is receiving an infusion of NS containing 60 meq potassium chloride at 100 mlhr. Which of the following is most appropriate for the patient?
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What is the most appropriate assessment for a hypokalemic patient receiving potassium?
serum potassium levels every hour
What is hypokalemic periodic paralysis?
The level of potassium in the blood falls in the early stages of a paralytic attack.
What is the difference between hypokalemic and hyperkalemic periodic paralysis?
In hypokalemic PP, the level of potassium in the blood falls in the early stages of a paralytic attack, while in hyperkalemic PP, it rises slightly or is normal.
What medications can help prevent hypokalemic periodic paralysis?
Hypokalemic PP attacks may be prevented with use of acetazolamide (or another carbonic anhydrase inhibitor drug) or a diuretic to help retain potassium in the bloodstream.
What is the method of treatment for hypokalemic periodic paralysis?
Severe respiratory weakness from hypokalemic PP may require intensive care to ensure adequate ventilation. Potassium chloride may be given by mouth or intravenously to normalize blood levels.
How might a scientist distinguish the following compounds strontium chloride and potassium chloride?
If you heat something containing strontium until it glows it should tend to glow red. If you heat something containing potassium until it glows it should tend to glow yellow.
Is potassium chlorate soluble?
Almost all salts containing potassium are soluble, including KClO3 (potassium chlorate).
A compound containing potassium?
potassiumsulphate (KSO4).
What is KClO4 compound name?
Potassium chlorate is a compound containing potassium, chlorine and oxygen, with the chemical formula KClO3.
When naming a compound containing potassium and chlorine change the suffix of the anion name to?
potassium chloride
How is hypokalemic periodic paralysis prevented?
If the genetic expression exists it cannot be prevented but triggers may be avoided. Use of acetazolamide or another carbonic anhydrase inhibitor drug or a diuretic help retain potassium in the bloodstream.
What salts produce lilac flames?
Salts containing potassium.
