Anorexia nervosa Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 17-year-old girl is admitted to the hospital for nutritional support after her parents brought her to the hospital earlier today due to marked dehydration and weakness. The patient has a past medical history significant for anorexia nervosa which was being treated with psychotherapy. On admission, the patient’s temperature is 36.4°C (97.5°F), pulse is 52/min, and blood pressure is 84/62 mmHg. Body mass index is 15 kg/m2. Parenteral nutritional replenishment is started. On the second day of admission, the patient is experiencing severe myalgias, paresthesias, and shortness of breath. Physical examination reveals bibasilar crackles. Laboratory evaluation reveals markedly decreased serum potassium levels and phosphorus levels. Increased secretion of which of the following hormones is most likely the cause of this patient’s current clinical condition? 

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