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  #1

hi again,



A 49 yr-old woman comes to the clinic complaining of fatigue. She denies fever, vomitting or diarrhea, but physical examination shows dry mucous membranes. Her blood pressure is 90/60mmHg. Laboratory studies show a plasma sodium level of 129mEq/L and a potassium level of 5.5mEq/L. Which of the following is the most likely cause of her hyponatremia?

a. Addison disease

b. Diabetes insipidus

c. Hyperaldosteronism

d. Psychogenic polydipsia

e. Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion.


  #2

1. Addison disease./

  #3

I go with a) too.hey skyhigh is this a question from qbank?

  #4

yes, of course







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