Elevated levels of potassium help protect the heart and assist in improved cardiac function

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
High levels of potassium will cause a fatal dysrhythmia if not medically corrected with medications such as glucose or insulin, furosemide (Lasix), or sodium polystyrene (Kayexalate), or hemodialysis.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A) implied B) voluntary C) ex officio D) informed

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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