Question

Drug card for

2. potassium replacements (Slow-K, Micro-K, D-Dur)

Classification Indication(s) for use Adverse Reactions/Side Effects (significant not all) Nursing Implications O Assessment O Intervention/ Teaching

Answer 1

2. The classification of replacement can be done:

# oral route

# parenteral route

Indications:

# hypokalemia

# digoxin toxicity related arrhythmia

# inducing fetal demise

#trearment of metabolic alkalosis

Side effects:

# gastrointestinal upset: ulceration, perforation, diarrhea,nausea vomiting

# local irritation at IV site

# arrhythmias

# hyperkalemia

# metabolic acidosis

#

Nursing implications:

Assessment:

# monitor vital signs for digoxin toxicity

# monitor the vital signs for hypotension and rapid pulse

# never IV push or bolus

Teaching

# advice the patient to take liquid potassium in juice

# not to crush tablets

# educate to take with meals.