Multiple choice

Aditi is a patient with substantial plasma hyperphosphatemia. Which of the following may not be true in her case?

  1. The most likely cause is renal impairment.

  2. Reduction of dietary intake of phosphate may be helpful in renal failure condition.

  3. Soft tissue calcification may occur.

  4. Cell lysis is a possible cause.

  5. Dialysis cannot remove phosphate and is of no benefit.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

In renal failure dialysis does remove phosphate. Thus, it is highly recommended.

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