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A 72 year old woman who is taking loop diuretics 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 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
2022-11-03
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The key is A. Na+ 130mmol/l, K+ 2.5mmol/l. [Loop diuretic causes hypokalemia and hyponatremia].

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