hyperaldosteronism

Question 1

hyperaldosteronism is the increased secretion of aldosterone with what _______ excess

Answer 1

increased secretion of aldosterone with mineralocorticoid excess

Question 2

people with hyperaldosteronism will have what signs/ symptoms

Answer 2

hypokalemia and elevated blood pressure

Question 3

what is the most common treatment for hyperaldosteronism

Answer 3

surgery

Question 4

what is the most common surgery for hyperaldosteronism

Answer 4

removal of one or both adrenal glands

Question 5

if hyperaldosteronism is not surgically managed what therapy is used

Answer 5

spironolactone therapy

Question 6

spironolactone therapy works for hyperaldosteronism by ____________ the action of aldosterone by binding to specific receptors in the kidney where aldosterone controls the balance of salt and water in the body.&raquo_space; water leaves the body with the salt

Answer 6

inhibits action of aldosterone