Question

Which of the following statements are true about hyperkalemia in farm animals?
(A) Hyperkalemia manifests after severe metabolic alkalosis.
(B) Hyperkalemia is more life threatening than hypokalemia.
(C) Marked bradycardia and cardiac arrest may occur due to hyperkalemia.
(D) Disappearance of 'P' wave, high amplitude of 'T' wave with increased 'QRS' complex are the characteric ECG changes in hyperkalemia.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (D) only.
• B. (A), (B) and (C) only.
• C. (A), (B), (C) and (D).
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only.

Hint:

Hyperkalemia is highly cardiotoxic. Its classic ECG signature is: Tall, tented T waves, wide QRS complexes, and a disappearing P wave, which can progress to cardiac arrest.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D