Question

A client is seen in the primary care provider’s office with reports of polydipsia and polyuria without polyphagia. An assessment notes very edematous ankles and an elevation of blood pressure. These data support which diagnosis associated with the adrenal cortex?
(A) Hyperal dosteronism
(B) Adrenocortical hyperfunction
(C) Androgen-producing tumors
(D) Adrenal hyperplasia

Answer 1

Answer: (A) Hyperal dosteronism

Explanation:

In the case of hyperaldosteronism the levels of secretion of aldosterone increases. This can become responsible for alkolosis and hyperkalemia. High blood pressure, low levels of potassium, headache, muscle weakness, numbness and feeling tired are the symptoms of the hyper dosteronism. Also the increase in the content of sodium and decrease in levels of magnesium causes polyuria and polydipsia without causing polyphagia.

Answer 2

D. Adrenal Hyperplasia