Top Posters
Since Sunday
8
5
z
4
n
4
t
4
k
3
x
3
r
3
m
3
j
3
c
3
l
3
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Medicine Nursing and Clinical
New Topic  
Guest Guest
wrote...
Go to Answer
3 years ago
How are glucose and insulin used to treat hyperkalemia associated with acute renal failure?


▸ Glucose has an osmotic effect, which attracts water and sodium, resulting in more dilute blood and a lower potassium concentration.

▸ When insulin transports glucose into the cell, it also carries potassium with it.

▸ Potassium attaches to receptors on the cell membrane of glucose and is carried into the cell.

▸ Increasing insulin causes ketoacidosis, which causes potassium to move into the cell in exchange for hydrogen.
Textbook 
Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis of Disease in Adults and Children

Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis of Disease in Adults and Children


Edition: 8th
Authors:
Read 55 times
1 Reply
Replies
Answer verified by a subject expert
Guest AuthorGuest
wrote...
#1
3 years ago
Sign in or Sign up in seconds to unlock everything for free
More solutions for this book are available here
1

Related Topics

cipcal
wrote...

3 years ago
Good timing, thanks!
2ne1_12345
wrote...

Yesterday
Helped a lot
branbran2k16
wrote...

2 hours ago
Brilliant ツ
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  587 People Browsing
 117 Signed Up Today
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 310
  
 2718
  
 70
Your Opinion
Which is the best fuel for late night cramming?
Votes: 231
Previous poll results: Which of the following is the best resource to supplement your studies: