Hypokalemia: The Daily PANCE Blueprint
A 60-year-old male with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, colon cancer (s/p partial colectomy), and chronic diarrhea presents with severe weakness and fatigue. His labs reveal the following: Na 130 mEq/L, K 2.2 mEq/L, BUN 30 mg/dL, creatinine 1.4 mg/dL, CO2 18 mmol/L, Ca 9.0 mg/dL, Cl 90 mmol/L. Which of the following would you most likely see on EKG?
A. Peaked T waves
B. ST elevations in II, III, avF
C. Flat T waves and U waves
D. Diffuse ST elevations in all leads
E. Prolonged PR interval
Smarty PANCE Content Blueprint Review:
Covered under ⇒ PANCE Blueprint Renal System ⇒ Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders (PEARLS) ⇒ Hyperkalemia/hypokalemia (Lecture)
Also covered as part of the General Surgery EOR topic lists
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