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Tom has developed acute renal failure as a result of prostate cancer. He complains of pruritis, nausea, fatigue, and irritability. What might he be suffering from?
 a. Oliguria b. The nephrotic syndrome
  c. Uremia d. Gout

Question 2

Hyperkalemia occurs when there is excessive _____ in the blood.
 a. calcium b. potassium
  c. phosphorus d. vitamin D



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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