Understanding Potassium

Increased potassium level (>5.1 mmol/L) refers to

• Hypernatremia

• Hypokalemia

• Hyperkalemia

• Hyponatremia

Decreased potassium level (<3.0 mmol/L) refers to

• Hypernatremia

• Hyponatremia

• Hyperkalemia

• Hypokalemia

Addison's disease is one of the causes for

• Hypokalemia

• Hyperkalemia

• Hypernatremia

• Hyponatremia

Cushing’s syndrome is one of the causes for

• Hyponatremia

• Hyperkalemia

• Hypokalemia

• Hypernatremia

What is the main intracellular cation?

• Sodium

• Potassium

• Chloride

• Magnesium

What is the major extracellular anion?

• Sodium

• Potassium

• Chloride

• Magnesium

What is the major cation in plasma and extracellular fluid?

• Sodium

• Potassium

• Chloride

• Magnesium

What is the normal value for potassium in JPMD HPKK?

• 3.5-5.0 mEq/L

• 3.5-4.5 mEq/L

• 3.5-5.1 mmol/L

• 3.5-4.5 mmol/L

What is the method used to test for potassium in JPMD HPKK?

• Flame Photometry

• Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)

• Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

• Capillary Electrophoresis

Which of the following causes Pseudohyperkalemia?

• Diarrhea and vomiting

• Renal tubular acidosis

• Hemolysis

• Contamination with dipotassium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid