The MSN Degree. A masterâs degree in nursing allows RNs to specialize in a particular area or take the first step in achieving a nursing degree at the doctoral level. While undergraduate degrees and programs prepare students to be registered nurses, masterâs level degrees emphasize a nursing specialty.
Diseases of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, that causes a decreased aldosterone secretion) lead to a decrease in kidney excretion of potassium resulting in hyperkalemia. Examples of medications that may lead to elevated potassium levels include: 1  nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, 2  ACE inhibitors, 3  Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), and.  some types of diuretics.
Low potassium (hypokalemia) has many causes. The most common cause is excessive potassium loss in urine due to prescription water or fluid pills (diuretics).Vomiting or diarrhea or both can result in excessive potassium loss from the digestive tract.Only rarely is low potassium caused by not getting enough potassium in your diet. Causes of potassium loss leading to low potassium include: 1  Chronic kidney disease. 2  Diabetic ketoacidosis.3  Diarrhea. 4  Excessive alcohol use. 5  Excessive laxative use. 6  Excessive sweating. 7  Folic acid deficiency.omiting or diarrhea or both can result in excessive potassium loss from the digestive tract. Only rarely is low potassium caused by not getting enough potassium in your diet. Causes of potassium loss leading to low potassium include: 1  Chronic kidney disease. 2  Diabetic ketoacidosis. 3  Diarrhea. 4  Excessive alcohol use.