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Which of the following is a symptom of primary hyperaldosteronism?
Which of the following is a symptom of primary hyperaldosteronism?
- Hypertension (correct)
- Hypokalemic acidosis
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypernatremia
What is the cause of low-renin hypertension in primary hyperaldosteronism?
What is the cause of low-renin hypertension in primary hyperaldosteronism?
- Excessive aldosterone breakdown
- Increased renin production
- Inhibition of renin secretion (correct)
- Renal artery stenosis
What is the most common cause of primary hyperaldosteronism?
What is the most common cause of primary hyperaldosteronism?
- Bilateral adrenal hyperplasia
- Excessive aldosterone production
- Renal artery stenosis
- Unilateral adenoma (correct)
Which medication is commonly used to restore intravascular fluid volume and electrolyte concentrations in primary hyperaldosteronism?
Which medication is commonly used to restore intravascular fluid volume and electrolyte concentrations in primary hyperaldosteronism?
How long does it take for the effects of spironolactone to increase after administration?
How long does it take for the effects of spironolactone to increase after administration?
Why is a period of at least 24 hours required to restore potassium equilibrium in primary hyperaldosteronism?
Why is a period of at least 24 hours required to restore potassium equilibrium in primary hyperaldosteronism?
What is the high incidence of hypertension and ischemic heart disease in patients with Conn syndrome attributed to?
What is the high incidence of hypertension and ischemic heart disease in patients with Conn syndrome attributed to?
What should be done preoperatively in patients with primary hyperaldosteronism?
What should be done preoperatively in patients with primary hyperaldosteronism?
What was the finding of a retrospective anecdotal study regarding intraoperative hemodynamic status in patients with Conn syndrome?
What was the finding of a retrospective anecdotal study regarding intraoperative hemodynamic status in patients with Conn syndrome?
What is the frequency of primary hyperaldosteronism in hypertensive patients with no other known cause of hypertension?
What is the frequency of primary hyperaldosteronism in hypertensive patients with no other known cause of hypertension?
