Urine Potassium

Aka: Urine Potassium, Urine K, Urine K+

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II. Interpretation: Normal Urine Potassium

  1. Urine Potassium: 25-100 mEq/24 hr

III. Interpretation: Increased Urine Potassium

  1. Primary or Secondary Aldosteronism
  2. Glucocorticoids
  3. Alkalosis
  4. Renal Tubular Acidosis
  5. Excess Potassium intake

IV. Interpretation: Decreased Urine Potassium

  1. Acute Renal Failure
  2. Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
  3. Diarrhea
  4. Hypokalemia

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