View source for POTASSIUM-HYPOKALEMIA MANIFESTATIONS & MANAGEMENT

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1. Severe hypokalemia may cause U waves, decreased deep tendon reflexes, and rhabdomyolysis.
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<br/>2. Treat contributing factors such as volume depletion and/or metabolic alkalosis.
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<br/>3. Replace potassium orally when possible. 
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<br/>4. Poor response generally implies a large deficit and merely requires more K<sup>+</sup>. 
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<br/>5. Comorbid magnesium deficiency causes renal potassium wasting, so always check and replenish Mg stores.


==Reference(s)==
Wilkinson, I. (2017). Oxford handbook of clinical medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
<br/>Hannaman, R. A., Bullock, L., Hatchell, C. A., & Yoffe, M. (2016). Internal medicine review core curriculum, 2017-2018. CO Springs, CO: MedStudy.
<br/>Therapeutic Guidelines. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. https://www.tg.org.au [Accessed 2021].

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