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Medicine Fluid and electrolytes 373a5018

Metabolic alkalosis is seen in-

A
Primary mineralocoicoid excess
B
Deficiency of mineralocoicoid
C
Decreased acid excretion
D
Decreased base excretion
High-Yield Explanation
Mineralocoicoid excess increases net acid excretion and may result in metabolic alkalosis, which may be worsened by associated K+ deficiency. ECFV expansion from salt retention causes hypeension. The kaliuresis persists because of mineralocoicoid excess and distal Na+ absorption causing enhanced K+ excretion, continued K+ depletion with polydipsia, inability to concentrate the urine, and polyuria.

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