Potassium Chloride Drug Card PDF

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Drug Card summary of Potassium chloride Drug as requested per drug list in pharmacology....

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Gonzalez STUDENT NAME Miranda _____________________________________ Chloride (10 mEq/100ml) MEDICATION Potassium __________________________________________________________________________

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Replenisher CATEGORY CLASS Electrolyte/Potassium ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action To increase serum potassium levels to normal range of 3.5-5.5 mEq/L. Treatment and prevention of hypokalemia.

Therapeutic Use Potassium is required for nerve impulse conduction, contraction of cardiac muscle, skeletal, smooth muscle; renal function, acid-base balance, treatment of hypokalemia.

Complications Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, abdominal discomfort with distention, phlebitis with IV administration. Rash at infusion site. Rapid IV infusion may cause cardiac arrhythmia, ventricular fibrillation, and cardiac arrest.

Medication Administration IV: Q 1H Dose:10 mEq/100ml Max 40 mEq/dose to be insfused over 3 hours. PO to be given with meals and water.

Contraindications/Precautions Contraindications: Severe renal impairment, adrenal insufficiency, hyperkalemia or conditions/medications that lead to potassium retention that is not this drug.

Interactions ACE inhibitors (lisinopril), potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone, triamterene), salt substitutes may increase serum potassium concentration. No herbal or food interactions known.

Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Monitor lab values for theraputic range of serum potassium between 3.5-5.5 mEq/L. Monitor patient for cardiac arrhythmia, ventricular fibrillation, or motor weakness.

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Nursing Interventions Assess for hypo and hyperkalemia during treatment. If GI disturbance is noted, dilute preparation further. Report suddent decrease in urine output to provider. If hyperkalemia is suspected, stop infusion and notify provider.

Client Education Instruct patients to eat foods high in potassium when hypokalemia is the diagnosis. Advise patiet to report numbness, feeling of heaviness of lower extremities, or sudden weakness.

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