<prompt> In Accelerated HTN what is metabolic defect:Normal non-ionic metabolic acidosisIonic gap met acidosisHypomagnesemiaMetabolic alkalosis  <response>: Answer is D Metabolic Alkalosis Accelerated Hypeension is associated with metabolic alkalosis. Accelerated Hypeension is a state in which there is renal underperfusion, high renin and increased aldosterone. This may result in hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis. 