Electrolyte abnormalties are caused by (PGI June 2009)

Ans : D (Al (OH) E (Hydrochlor-thiazide) 0.9% Nad. KCI & j\aHC03 are used in the treatment of electrolyte disturbances."Hypokalemia is the most significant problem with use of thiazides(e.g., hydrochlorothiazide) & high ceiling diuretics therapy.lt can be prevented & treated by High dietary K+ intake, supplements of KCI (24-72mEq/day)or by concurrent use of K+ sparing diuretics"- KDT 6th 7566NaCI: Hypertonic saline & normal saline is used in the treatment of hyponatremia'' (H17th/279)NaHC03: It is used in the treatment of metabolic acidosis (HI 7th/290)Al(OH)3: Aluminium hydroxide gel is used as an antacid to neutralize gastric acid. It binds with phosphate in the intestine & prevents its absorption - hypophosphatemia occurs on regular use (KDT 6th/635)