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Chapter 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the drugs below are not associated with hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amiloride is a potassium-sparing diuretic, so it does not cause hypokalemia.
Question 2 of 5
With regards to Calcium which statement is incorrect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium chloride has more elemental calcium (27%) than calcium gluconate (9%).
Question 3 of 5
Which equation is incorrect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct osmolality formula is 2(Na+) + glucose + urea, not 2(Na+ urea + glucose).
Question 4 of 5
Which does not cause a metabolic alkalosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diarrhoea causes metabolic acidosis due to bicarbonate loss, not alkalosis.
Question 5 of 5
Which is not a potential complication of a massive blood transfusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypercalcemia is not a common complication; hypocalcemia is more likely due to citrate binding.