Metabolic alkalosis is associated with
A. Fanconi’s anemiaB. Acetazolamide
C. Spironoloactone
D. Triamterene
E. Hypocalcemia
The Answer is.
(E) Hypocalcemia :
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Metabolic alkalosis is associated hypocalcemia when it is due to
hyperaldosteronism.
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Hypocalcemia in hypoparathyroidism can cause metabolic alkalosis
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Triamterene, Spironolactone cause incr. K+and causes hyperkalemia,
arrhythmias.
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Fanconi’s anaemia — pancytopenia + increased chromosomal fragility, Cong.
developmental anomalies and increased risk of malignancy
