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Anyone know 3 different mechanism on how ACE inhibitors cause hyperkalemia? My preceptor asked me this question today and I could only come up with 2 reasons being: Inhibition of aldosterone production therefore decreasing Na reabsorbtion and potassium excretion, and dilation of the efferent arteriole causing decreased GFR. Any help would be appreciated.