In Which of the Following Clinical Settings Would Hypokalemia Be

question 31

Multiple Choice

In which of the following clinical settings would hypokalemia be a significant problem?

• A) During weaning from mechanical ventilation
• B) In a patient with pleural effusion
• C) In a patient with kyphoscoliosis
• D) During a bronchial challenge test

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Definitions:

Respiratory Efforts

The act of breathing, encompassing inhalation and exhalation, vital for oxygen exchange.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

A genetic disorder characterized by weakness and wasting (atrophy) in muscles used for movement, due to loss of motor neurons.

Frog Position

A position often used for babies or during gynecological examinations where the individual's hips are flexed and knees are apart, resembling a frog's posture.

Hyperactive Deep Tendon Reflexes

An exaggerated reflex response to stimuli, which can indicate disorders affecting the central nervous system.