Insulin produces hypoglycemia. What other physiologic effect may occur when insulin is given?
a. Polyuria c. Hypokalemia
b. Hypercalcemia d. Cellular dehydration
C
Insulin is a potent anabolic hormone that produces hypoglycemia and augments the transport of potassium into the cells. With potassium driven into the cells, serum potassium may decrease, resulting in hypokalemia.
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