A patient who had been continuously taking drugs blocking the production of angiotensin II developed bradycardia and arrhythmia. A likely cause of these disorders is:

Answer options

1. Hypocalcemia
2. Hypercalcemia
3. Hyperkalemia
4. Hypokalemia
5. Hypernatremia

Explanation

In summary, Aldosterone causes hypokalemia by excreting potassium and reabsorbing sodium. Angiotensin Receptor blockers antagonize Aldosterone so, therefore, cause Hyperkalemia, that is they now causes decreased excretion of potassium which will now be excess in blood.