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Doctors Medicines MCQs Q&A

  1. Phosphorus
  2. Calcium
  3. Potassium
  4. Sodium
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Option 3 : Potassium

Concept:-

Renal failure:

  • Renal failure is defined as a significant loss of renal function in both kidneys to the point where less than 10 to 20 % of normal GFR remains.
  • Renal failure may occur as an acute and rapidly progressing processor may present as a chronic form in which there is a progressive loss of renal function over a number of years.
  • Life-threatening consequences include volume overload, hyperkalemia (high level of potassium), and metabolic acidosis.

Explanation:-

Hyperkalemia:

  • Defined as a plasma potassium level of >5.5 mEq/L.
  • Severe hyperkalemia when serum potassium levels are >6.0 mEq/L.

Causes:

  • Potassium released from cells
  • Excessive intake
  • Decreased renal loss 
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