Chapter·BiochemistryAcid-Base and Electrolyte Balance

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1

In a patient with a pH of 7.2 and a bicarbonate level of 15 mEq/L, what does this imply about the acid-base status?

ANormal acid-base status

BRespiratory acidosis with partial metabolic compensation

CRespiratory acidosis

DMetabolic acidosis

2

High anion gap acidosis is seen in all except:

ADiarrhea

BSalicylate poisoning

CAcute renal failure

DLactic acidosis

3

Which of the following is a cause of metabolic acidosis with a normal anion gap?

ADiabetic ketoacidosis

BAspirin poisoning

CRenal tubular acidosis

DLactic acidosis

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