prolonged use of diuretics may lead to deficiency in which electrolyte?
sodium
potassium
Sodium.
A deficiency of copper can lead to anemia.
The electrolyte in a lead storage battery is a solution of sulfuric acid and water.
Anemia is a deficiency of iron in the blood.
A prolonged PR interval on an electrocardiogram (ECG) typically indicates an abnormal delay in the transmission of the electrical signal from the atria to the ventricles. This can be caused by various conditions such as heart block, electrolyte imbalances, or certain medications. It may lead to symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, or palpitations.
Weak muscles.Protein deficiency can lead to weak muscles.
Depending on what caused the congestive heart failure. Normally diuretics such as caffeine are dangerous as they can lead to cardiac arrest for weak hearts.
some diuretics (like lasix, hydrochlorothiazide) lead to an increased loss of potassium with the urine. In some people this leads to hypokalemia after a usually prolonged interval (months). There are other diuretics and hypertension medications which decrease this effect and with a combination some people can regain a normal potassium balance. (kalium = potassium). Others may have to stop taking it, or, alternatively, take extra potassium.
calcium deficiency can lead to hypocalcemia which is associated with muscular weakness and weak bones.Long term deficiency can lead to osteoporosis ,which is characterized by increase fracture tendency especially in females.
lead poising
Lasix