A 65-year-old woman returns to the physician for a follow-up examination. She has a history of diabetes and hypertension that is progressively worsening despite multiple medications. She takes metformin, hydrochlorothiazide, and amlodipine. To view the examination, click on atteched file. Which of the following is most likely decreased in this patient?
A) Atrial natriuretic peptide levels
B) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels
C) Glomerular filtration rate in response to captopril
D) Net acid excretion
E) Potassium secretion
A) Atrial natriuretic peptide levels
B) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels
C) Glomerular filtration rate in response to captopril
D) Net acid excretion
E) Potassium secretion
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