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05-24-2007, 12:17 PM
Why is hypertonicity a cause of hyperkalemia? I would imagine it would cause hypokalemia due to an increased offer of sodium to the distal tubule to change for K. Any thoughts?
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05-24-2007, 07:21 PM
That's right, I'm answering myself to get the topic in sight
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