Chapter·PhysiologyElectrolytes and Body Fluids

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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

Secondary hyperparathyroidism due to Vit D deficiency shows :

AHypocalcemia

BHypophosphatemia

CHypercalcemia

DHyperphosphatemia

3

All of the following are features of hyperkalemia on ECG, EXCEPT:

AShortened QT interval

BPeaked T waves

CWide QRS complex

DU waves

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