Full 2L QBank
Surgery Fluid & Electrolyte 4c37239d

Which of the following electrolyte abnormalities can be seen after brain injury?

A
Hyponatremia
B
Hyperkalemia
C
Hypomagnesemia
D
All the above
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., All the above Electrolyte abnormalities seen in brain injury* Electrolyte abnormalities occur in 60% of the patients with head injury.* Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte abnormality seen and is often secondary to SIADH.* Other Electrolyte disorders including hypernatremia, hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, hypophosphatemia and hypomagnesemia are also common after acquired brain injury.

Related Surgery MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now