Title: Which deficiency may develop in patients taking cholestyramine? Post by: apskljfasd on Jan 25, 2018 Which deficiency may develop in patients taking cholestyramine?
a. Potassium deficiency b. Sodium deficiency c. Vitamin K deficiency d. Hydrochloric acid deficiency Title: Which deficiency may develop in patients taking cholestyramine? Post by: Annie81 on Jan 25, 2018 ANS: C
Patients on long-term bile acid-sequestering resin therapy may become deficient in fat soluble vitamins (i.e., D, E, A, K). Cholestyramine does not affect electrolyte levels or hydrochloric acid. |