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NCLEX-RN Test Questions and Answers 100% Solved Signs of Hypoxia Restlessness and Tachycardia Potassium is excreted by the kidneys. 3.5-5.0 Signs and Symptoms of Hypokalemia Muscle cramping, weakness, life threatening arrhythmias (U waves, PVC's, Ventricular tachycardia) Signs and Symptoms of Hyperkalemia Muscle twitching, weakness, flaccid paralysis, arrhythmias (Peak and tall T Waves, conduction block, V fib, prolong PR interval, widen QRS complex, flat or absent P waves, bradycardia) Cause of Hyperkalemia Kidney trouble, Spironolactone (Aldactone) - Makes you retain K+ Cause of Hypokalemia Vomiting, NG suction (we have lots of K+ in stomach), diuretics, Not eating ) Tx of Hypokalemia Give K+, Sprionolactone (Aldactone) makes them retain K+, Eat more K+