Question 2

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Patient treatment scenario - question 2

On the day after admission Mrs LP’s morning blood tests reveal a potassium level of 2.8. 

Click on what the most likely cause of hypokalemia is.

Bleeding due to anticoagulation for PE

Incorrect

Refer to Prescribing HYPO-electrolyte Disturbances in Adults for more information.

Salbutamol causing an intracellular potassium shift

Correct!

Dilution due to fluid retention caused by prednisolone

Incorrect

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Mrs LP has had limited oral intake since admission to hospital

Incorrect

Refer to Prescribing HYPO-electrolyte Disturbances in Adults for more information.

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