Review Question - QID 104323

A 48-year-old woman is transferred from her primary care physician's office to the emergency department for further evaluation of hypokalemia to 2.5 mEq/L. She was recently diagnosed with hypertension 2 weeks ago and started on medical therapy. The patient said that she enjoys all kinds of food and exercises regularly, but has not been able to complete her workouts as she usually does. Her temperature is 97.7°F (36.5°C), blood pressure is 97/64 mmHg, pulse is 120/min, respirations are 15/min, and SpO2 is 94% on room air. Her physical exam is unremarkable. Peripheral intravenous (IV) access is obtained. Her basic metabolic panel is obtained below.
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