A 30-year-old man comes to the office for follow up after diagnosed with adrenal mass. he has no serious medical conditions. , his blood pressure is decreased to 130/70 mmHg and his heart rate is 75/min. . Laboratory evaluation reveals normal serum potassium, normal plasma renin activity . his previous testes were potassium 2.4 mEq/L and , severely depressed plasma renin activity Which of the following drugs was most likely used in this patient?

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Eductional Objective: Aldosterone excess will cause hypertension, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis and depressed renin.  Alternatively, hypoaldosteronism is the cause of type IV renal tubular acidosis.  Aldosterone antagonists such as spironolactone or eplerenone can be used as medical therapy for Conn's syndrome

A 30-Year-Old Man Comes to the Office for Follow Up