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Prolonged use of diuretics may lead to the deficiency in which electrolyte?
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Prolonged use of diuretics may lead to deficiency in which electrolyte?
prolonged use of diuretics may lead to deficiency in which electrolyte?
Prolonged use of diurectics may lead to deficiency in which electrolyte?
Sodium.
Can a deficiency of magnesium lead to anemia?
A deficiency of copper can lead to anemia.
What electrolyte is used in a lead storage battery?
The electrolyte in a lead storage battery is a solution of sulfuric acid and water.
A deficiency of can lead to anemia.?
Anemia is a deficiency of iron in the blood.
What does a prolonged p-r interval represent?
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.
What causes protein deficiency?
Weak muscles.Protein deficiency can lead to weak muscles.
Can diuretics be given to patient with CHF?
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.
How is taking a diuretic associated with hypokalemia?
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.
What is a deficiency of selenium called?
lead poising
What are risk factors for calcium deficiency?
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.
What critical element can lead to severe electrolyte depletion?
Lasix
