Hyperaldosteronism is characterized by the following except -: (A) Hypernatremia, (B) Metabolic acidosis, (C) Hypokalemia, (D) Low plasma rennin levels
Answer is B. Hyperaldosteronism is defined as a selective increase of mineralocoicoids caused by a disorder of the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal gland, resulting in hypeension, hypokalemia, and metabolic alkalosis. This may be accompanied by muscle weakness and fatigue related to the hypokalemia ( Harrison 17 pg 2260)