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fnuegbu

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following is associated with acute cardiac muscle weakness and potential cardio-pulmonary failure?
 
  a. Hyperkalemia
  b. Hypophosphatemia
  c. Hypernatremia
  d. Low folic acid levels

Question 2

Which of the following illnesses are associated with acute catabolic disease? 1. Trauma 2. Sepsis 3. Burns 4. Pulmonary embolism
 
  a. 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 2, 3, and 4 only
  d. 3 and 4 only


Jossy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Severe hypophosphatemia can result in decreased muscle strength and contractility and acute cardiopulmonary failure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
This type of protein-energy malnutrition typically occurs with acute catabolic disease, such as in sepsis, burns, or trauma.


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