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Hyperaldosteronism is characterized by the following except -

A
Hypernatremia
B
Metabolic acidosis
C
Hypokalemia
D
Low plasma rennin levels
High-Yield Explanation
Hyperaldosteronism is defined as a selective increase of mineralocoicoids caused by a disorder of the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal gland, resulting in hypeension, hypokalemia, and metabolic alkalosis. This may be accompanied by muscle weakness and fatigue related to the hypokalemia ( Harrison 17 pg 2260)

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