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Which of the following conditions can cause hypoaldosteronism?
Which of the following conditions can cause hypoaldosteronism?
- Prolonged heparin administration
- Unilateral adrenalectomy (correct)
- Excessive mineralocorticoid production
- High sodium intake
What is the main cause of symptoms in patients with mineralocorticoid deficiency?
What is the main cause of symptoms in patients with mineralocorticoid deficiency?
- Hypertension
- Hypovolemia
- Hyperkalemic acidosis (correct)
- Hypernatremia
Which of the following can exacerbate hypoaldosteronism in patients with renal insufficiency?
Which of the following can exacerbate hypoaldosteronism in patients with renal insufficiency?
- Sodium restriction
- Mineralocorticoid administration
- Diuretic drugs
- Prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors (correct)
