Aldosterone antagonist diuretics may produce which of the following changes in mineral status?

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Aldosterone antagonists are a group of diuretics that are also known as potassium-sparing diuretics.These diuretics may influence the status of the mineral potassium.Aldosterone antagonists function by blocking the aldosterone receptor in the late distal convoluted tubule of the nephron.Stimulation causes reabsorption of sodium from the tubule lumen and secretion of potassium into the tubule lumen for excretion.Blockage of this mechanism may result in potassium retention and thus hyperkalemia.

Aldosterone Antagonist Diuretics May Produce Which of the Following Changes