A Drug That Decreases the Synthesis of Aldosterone

Question

A drug that decreases the synthesis of aldosterone
A) decreases blood pressure.
B) causes hypernatremia.
C) causes hypokalemia.
D) does all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Aldosterone is a hormone that promotes sodium retention and potassium excretion, so decreasing its synthesis will lead to decreased sodium retention and increased potassium retention. This will lead to a decrease in blood pressure, but may also result in hyperkalemia rather than hypokalemia. Therefore, choices B and C are not correct.