Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of excessive mineralocoicoid action?
Correct Answer: Acidosis
Description: -Mineralocoicoids cause retention of sodium and water. It can result in increase in blood pressure as well as aggravation of symptoms of CHF. -Mineralocoicoids cause loss of K+ and H+ in the urine. This can result in hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis in mineralocoicoid excess conditions like Cushing syndrome or Conn syndrome.
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