Potassium and Medical Abbreviations Quiz

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What does the abbreviation 'K' stand for?

  • Potassium (correct)
  • Sodium
  • Calcium
  • Magnesium

What does KCl refer to?

potassium chloride

What is represented by the abbreviation Kg or kg?

kilogram

What does KUB stand for?

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  • The symbol "K" represents potassium, an essential mineral crucial for various bodily functions, including nerve signaling and muscle contraction.
  • "KCl" stands for potassium chloride, a common compound used in medicine to treat potassium deficiency and maintain electrolyte balance.
  • The abbreviation "Kg" or "kg" denotes kilogram, a unit of mass in the metric system widely used in medical contexts for measuring body weight and dosages.
  • "KUB" refers to a kidney, ureter, bladder X-ray, a diagnostic imaging technique that evaluates the urinary system and detects abnormalities in these organs.

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