Which electrolyte pattern is characteristic of Tumor Lysis Syndrome?
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Correct answer: Hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, hyperuricemia
Tumor lysis causes spillage of intracellular contents, leading to hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, and hyperuricemia.
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