Which antihypertensive class might exacerbate hyperkalemia due to reduced aldosterone activity in kidney?
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Correct answer: ACE inhibitors / ARBs
ACE inhibitors and ARBs reduce angiotensin II–mediated aldosterone release, decreasing potassium excretion and risking hyperkalemia.
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