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Potassium depletion

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Potassium depletion.

  1. Can be detected by analysis of a biopsied sample of muscle.
  2. Can result from loss of gastrointestinal secretions.
  3. Causes increased activity of intestinal smooth muscle.
  4. Exacerbates pre-existing acidosis.
  5. Increases T wave amplitude in the electrocardiogram.
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safaTerkawi
2022-08-07
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 A. True  Since most body potassium is intracellular.

B. True  Gastrointestinal secretions are rich in potassium.

C. False  Activity decreases and intestinal paralysis (paralytic ileus) may occur.

D. False  K competes with H for excretion in the renal tubules; a low [K] favours renal excretion of H ions and this would reduce the severity of acidosis.

E. False  The amplitude of the T waves decreases.

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