Hyponatremia in multiple myeloma is
Correct Answer: Pseudo
Description: Pseudohyponatremia Patients with multiple myeloma also have a decreased anion gap because of the M component is cationic, resulting in retention of chloride This is often accompanied by hyponatremia that is felt to be aificial (pseudohyponatremia) because each volume of serum has less water as a result of the increased protein Ref: Harrison's 19th edition Pgno : 714
Category:
Surgery
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now