Hyperkalemia Is Defined as

question 61

Multiple Choice

Hyperkalemia is defined as

• A)excess excitability of kalems.
• B)reduction of plasma calcium level.
• C)increase in plasma potassium level.
• D)increase in plasma sodium level.
• E)decrease in plasma potassium level.

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Definitions:

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