Lung cancer Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 65-year-old man is brought to the emergency department because of abdominal pain and altered mental status. His partner states he has a history of lung cancer, which is currently being treated with chemotherapy. The partner also states that over the past week the patient has seemed “more confused,” and he was frequently going to the bathroom to urinate. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6 °F), pulse is 102/min, respirations are 20/min, and blood pressure is 105/65 mmHg. Physical examination reveals dry mucous membranes and decreased skin turgor. ECG is obtained and shows shortened QT-intervals, as well as positive deflection at the junction of the QRS-complexes and ST-segments in leads V1-V6. Which of the following is the most likely responsible for this patient’s observed ECG changes?  

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