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  #1

which of the following fluids should be avoided in person with hypokalemia??
1.5% dextrose with half normal saline
2.normal saline
3.total parentral nutrition
4.half normal saline

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  #2

Infusion of Dextrose causes--------------> Insuline release which in turn causes Decrease in
  1. plasma K level
  2. plasm phosphate level

by pushing K and phosphate into the cells but by different mechanisms

GL


  #3

nice explaination

thanx sea_gull


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  #4

good explanation,

Option 1

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  #5

vow..good popints and well explained smiling face

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  #6

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