Which of the following type of renal tubular acidosis (A) is associated with hyperkalemia?: (A) A type IV, (B) A type I & II, (C) A type II, (D) A type IV
Answer is D. -Type IV A(hyporeninemic hypoaldosteronism) is the most common A- It may occur in type 1 or 2 DM- Associated with moderate renal dysfunction and characterised by hyperkalemiaRef: Harrison's 18/e p2364