A Patient Is Diagnosed with Hypokalemia

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with hypokalemia. After reviewing the patient's current medications, which of the following might have contributed to the patient's health problem?

• A)corticosteroid
• B)thiazide diuretic
• C)narcotic
• D)muscle relaxer

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Definitions:

Vertebral Column

The spinal column is a series of vertebrae that extend from the skull to the lower back, serving as the main structural support for the body and protecting the spinal cord.

Interspinales

Muscles located between the spinous processes of the vertebrae, which assist in stabilizing the spine and facilitating movement.

Multifidus

A deep spine muscle important for stabilizing the joints within the spine during movement.

Psoas Minor

A small muscle located in the lower back that helps with flexion of the lumbar spine, though it is absent in a significant portion of the population.