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Question
conns syndrome is a condition that eventually leads to which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
hypernatremia
hypercalcemia
hyperkalemia
hyponatremia
Brief Explanations
Conn's syndrome is primary hyperaldosteronism. Aldosterone causes sodium - potassium exchange in the kidneys, leading to increased sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion. Hypernatremia can occur due to increased sodium reabsorption.
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A. Hypernatremia