What is the most common cause of hyperkalemia?
A. liver cirrhosis
B. inadequate excretion of potassium because of renal failure
C. inadequate excretion of sodium because of renal failure
D. high blood cholesterol levels
E. chronically low blood pressure
Answer: B
You might also like to view...
NP is a 30 yo F who was diagnosed with HIV 10 years ago after exposure to the virus as a result of sharing needles. She has come to an outpatient clinic to get her medications and is now being visited by a registered dietitian. She reports that a physician diagnosed her with listeriosis three months ago and prescribed anti-diarrheal medication. HT: 5'2 WT: 129# UBW: 136# (3 months ago) CD4: 451
cells/µL Alb: 2.9 mg/dL Which of the following will the registered dietitian use when NP returns to measure her fat stores? a. albumin b. BIA c. CD4 count d. TSF
If a woman consumed an extra 500 kilocalories a day over her estimated needs, how long would it take her to gain 1 pound?
a. 7 days b. 2 days c. 30 days d. 14 days
Provision of vitamin A supplements to children in developing nations reduces the incidence and severity of what disorder?
a. Rickets b. Malaria c. Mal-absorptive syndrome d. Hemolytic anemia
The most common adverse effects of herbs include _____
a. breathing difficulties b. renal failure, seizures, and heart palpitations c. nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea d. heart attack or stroke e. cancer