A 42-year-old female presents to her physician complaining of muscle weakness and cardiac abnormalities. Laboratory tests indicate that she is hypokalemic. Which of the following could be the cause of her condition?
A) Respiratory acidosis
B) Constipation
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Primary hyperaldosteronism

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Primary hyperaldosteronism can cause excessive secretion of aldosterone, resulting in hypokalemia, muscle weakness, and cardiac abnormalities. Respiratory acidosis, constipation, and hypoglycemia are not directly related to hypokalemia.

A 42-Year-Old Female Presents to Her Physician Complaining of Muscle