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Primary aldosteronism is excess aldosterone production that causes hypertension, suppresses renin, and may lead to potassium loss and metabolic alkalosis.
NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN
Primary aldosteronism is excess aldosterone production that causes hypertension, suppresses renin, and may lead to potassium loss and metabolic alkalosis.
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