Wof is a limiting adverse effect of ACE inhibitors: (A) Acidosis, (B) Hypernatremia, (C) Hypokalemia, (D) Hyperkalemia
Answer is D. Adverse effects:- By reducing aldosterone levels, ACE inhibitors decrease K + excretion in the distal nephron leading to hyperkalemia. Hyperkalaemia: more likely in patients with impaired renal function and in those taking K+ sparing diuretics, NSAIDs. Ref:- kd tripathi; pg num:-495,502