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A 72 year old woman who is taking loop diuretics for left ventricular failure. She now is suffering from palpitations and muscle weakness. What is the electrolyte imbalance found?

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A 72 year old woman who is taking loop diuretics for left ventricular failure. She now is suffering from palpitations and muscle weakness. What is the electrolyte imbalance found?

  1. Na+=130mmol/L, K+=2.5mmol/L
  2. Na+=130mmol/L, K+=5.5mmol/L
  3. Na+=140mmol/L, K+=4.5mmol/L
  4. Na+=150mmol/L, K+=3.5mmol/L
  5. None
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waelhammad
2022-10-29
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The key is A. Na+=130mmol/L, K+=2.5mmol/L. [Loop diuretics causes hyponatremia and hypokalemia].

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