A 28-year-old woman presents to the physician for a 3-month-history of headaches. Serum aldosterone to renin ratio is 42. Which of the following sets of findings is most likely in this patient?
↑ K; ↓ Na; ↑ HCO3; ↑ CO2
↑ K; ↓ Na; ↑ HCO3; ↓ CO2
↑ K; ↓ Na; ↓ HCO3; ↑ CO2
↑ K; ↓ Na; ↓ HCO3; ↓ CO2
↓ K; ↑ Na; ↑ HCO3; ↑ CO2
↓ K; ↑ Na; ↑ HCO3; ↓ CO2
↓ K; ↑ Na; ↓ HCO3; ↑ CO2
↓ K; ↑ Na; ↓ HCO3; ↓ CO2
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Cut-to-the-chase Answer (0:42):
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HY USMLE Answer (4:22):
