clar697
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A 45-year-old man with hypertension is diagnosed with primary hyperaldosteronism. Which of the following changes is most likely in this patient?
A) Increased plasma renin activity, increased plasma K+ concentration, increased extracellular fluid volume
B) Increased plasma renin activity, increased plasma K+ concentration, decreased extracellular fluid volume
C) Increased plasma renin activity, decreased plasma K+ concentration, increased extracellular fluid volume
D) Increased plasma renin activity, decreased plasma K+ concentration, decreased extracellular fluid volume
E) Decreased plasma renin activity, decreased plasma K+ concentration, decreased extracellular fluid volume
F) Decreased plasma renin activity, decreased plasma K+ concentration, increased extracellular fluid volume
G) Deceased plasma renin activity, increased plasma K+ concentration, increased extracellular fluid volume
Is the answer F? In primary hyperaldosteronism, one would see hypokalemia and fluid retention. The increased aldosterone production would inhibit the renin-angiotensin system.
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| Aashi
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Primary Hyper aldosteronism( MCC--> Adenoma of adrenals aka Conns syndrome)------------>Renin INDEPENDENT excessive Aldosteone production(Decreased Renin)------->Increased Na+ retention--------->IV volume and K+ excretion--------------->F
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