Audio Qbank – Q188 – A 23F with puffiness of her face

 

A 23-year-old woman presents to the GP because of a 3-month history of increasing puffiness of her face. BMI is 32. Physical examination shows hair above the upper lip and on the chin. Violaceous streaks are noted on the abdomen. Which of the following is most likely to be seen in this patient?

 

Decreased serum bicarbonate
Decreased serum potassium
Decreased serum T4
Increased serum renin
Increased urinary sodium

 

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