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Why is insulin used to treat hyperkalemia?

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Why is insulin used to treat hyperkalemia?

Why is insulin used to treat hyperkalemia?

▸ Stimulates sodium to be removed from the cell in exchange for potassium

▸ Binds to potassium to remove it through the kidneys

▸ Transports potassium from the blood into the cell along with glucose

▸ Breaks down the chemical components of potassium, inactivating it

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Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis of Disease in Adults and Children

Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis of Disease in Adults and Children

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