Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2020
A patent with edemas has plasma sodium levels of 160 mmol/L. This condition is caused by a change in the levels of a certain hormone. Name this hormone?
Answer options
- Increased aldosterone
- Decreased aldosterone
- Increased natriuretic hormone
- Increased glucocorticoids
- Increased thyroid hormones
Correct answer
Increased aldosterone
Explanation
A patent with edemas has plasma sodium levels of 160 mmol/L. This condition is caused by a change in the levels of a certain hormone. Name this hormone?Normal Na is 135 to 145 mEq/L
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