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Pharm-q - malvika - ArchivalUser - 12-05-2005
Which one of the following aggravates a digitalis induced arryhtmia?
a-Decreased serum calcium
b-Decreasing heart rate with propanolol
c-Decreased serum sodium
d-decreased serum potassium
e-Decreased serum angiotensin II
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-05-2005
d.DECREASED K agravated efects
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-05-2005
its D hypokalemia
0 - ArchivalUser - 12-05-2005
Correct,both of you.Hypokalemia decreases the efflux of sodium from the myocyte, leading to an enhanced toxicity.