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ChapterBiochemistry Acid-Base and Electrolyte Balance

Potassium Balance

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1

The body fluid compartments of a patient were measured, showing the following ion concentrations: - Sodium (Na): $10 \mathrm{mEq} / \mathrm{L}$ - Potassium (K): $140 \mathrm{mEq} / \mathrm{L}$ - Chloride (Cl): $15 \mathrm{mEq} / \mathrm{L}$ Based on these values, which fluid compartment is being described?

APlasma

BICF

CInterstitial fluid

DECF

2

A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents with tachycardia, and the ECG is recorded as shown above. What is the most likely diagnosis?

AHyperkalemia

BHypokalemia

CHypercalcemia

DHypocalcemia

EHypomagnesemia

3

Hypokalemia is seen in therapy with

ADiazepam

BCorticosteroids

CIbuprofen

DDigitalis

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