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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 52-year-old woman presents to the physician for a routine physical examination. She has type 2 diabetes that she treats with metformin. Her pulse is 85/min, respiratory rate is 15/min, blood pressure is 162/96 mm Hg, and temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F). Treatment with a first-line drug is initiated. Which of the following is the most likely effect of this medication?
  24-hour urine sodium Aldosterone Angiotensin II Peripheral vascular resistance Renin
A Increased Decreased Decreased Decreased Increased
B Increased Decreased Decreased Decreased Decreased
C Increased Increased Increased Increased Increased
D Decreased Increased Increased Decreased Increased
E Increased Decreased Increased Decreased Increased
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A