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19 July, 09:44

A decreased amount of potassium in the blood due to a diuretic drug is known as:

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  1. 19 July, 09:47
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    This is hypokalemia. The diuretic drug will, in this case, cause the kidneys to excrete more urine (and therefore more potassium) than usual, leading to a lowered amount in the body. By changing the dose of the diuretic, the patient can have their levels brought closer to normal.
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