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.
When too much potassium accumulates in the body, the kidneys respond by excreting excess potassium through the urine, stool and sweat. However, if the kidneys are not effective enough to eliminate the excess potassium, blood levels can become dangerously high.