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A low serum potassium level A. Can be suspected from the appearance of the ECG. B. Can result from repeated vomiting of gastric contents. C. Indicates that total body potassium is low. D. May be a consequence of aldosterone deficiency. E. Impairs gut motility.

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A. True It leads to low voltage T waves. 

B. True The vomitus is relatively rich in potassium. 

C. False It is a poor reflector of total body potassium. 

D. False This favours retention of potassium and a high serum level. 

E. True It may cause paralyticileus (paralysis of peristalsis).



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