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What is the most abundant cation in the body?
What is the most abundant cation in the body?
- Potassium (correct)
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Sodium
What caused the rise in potassium level after the man started using salt substitute?
What caused the rise in potassium level after the man started using salt substitute?
- Unchanged sodium intake
- Increased sodium intake
- Increased potassium intake
- Decreased sodium intake (correct)
What is the normal range for plasma potassium level?
What is the normal range for plasma potassium level?
- 3.0-5.0 mmol/L
- 3.5-4.8 mmol/L (correct)
- 3.5-5.5 mmol/L
- 2.5-4.0 mmol/L
What percentage of potassium is located in the intracellular fluid?
What percentage of potassium is located in the intracellular fluid?
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In which condition can impaired renal function lead to hyperkalemia?
In which condition can impaired renal function lead to hyperkalemia?
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