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A patient develops hyperkalemia. Which of the following is a common cause of hyperkalemia?

A. Excessive use of loop diuretics.
B. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) with potassium shifting out of cells.
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C. Prolonged diarrhea.
D. Cushing's syndrome.

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  • Excessive use of loop diuretics.
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) with potassium shifting out of cells.
  • Prolonged diarrhea.
  • Cushing's syndrome.

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