<prompt> In accelerated HTN what is metabolic defectNormal non-ionic metabolic acidosisIonic gap met acidosisHypomagnesmiaMetabolic alkalosis  <response>: Ref Harrison 19 th ed pg 325 accelerated HTN ,is a state in which there is renal underperfusion, high renin and increased aldosterone. This may result in hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis 