2024 Clinician Corner - A rare cause of hypokalemia

Abstract

Hypokalemia is a common electrolyte derangement seen in the inpatient setting, often with multiple plausible explanations. However, for patients with nonobvious causes, obtaining a more thorough history, including dietary history, can yield valuable insight and clues to guide clinicians in their evaluation.


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The planners and authors for this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Consent was obtained from the patient to publish this case report.

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Expiration date:

Credit eligibility for this article is set to expire on July 1, 2025.

Learning Objectives

After completing the article, the learner should be able to:

  • Understand the significance of obtaining a proper dietary history
  • Understand the mechanisms by which carbonated beverages can cause hypokalemia. 

Key Point

  • Obtaining a thorough dietary history is important in the eval­uation of hypokalemia.
  • Carbonated beverages can cause hypokalemia through mul­tiple mechanisms.
  • In severe hypokalemia, improvement in serum potassium levels will take time, as intracellular stores are repleted before extracellular stores.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/01/2024
Course expires: 
07/01/2025
Cost:
$25.00
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  • Rina Lee, MD - Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
  • Ambreen Merchant, MD - Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
  • Shahbaz Ahmed, MD - Dallas Nephrology Associates, Dallas, Texas, USA

Corresponding Author:

  • Rina Lee, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor University Medical Center, 3500 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246 (e-mail: Rina.Lee@bswhealth.org)

Accreditation

The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$25.00
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