All of the following statements about acid-base disorders are true, EXCEPT:
AMetabolic acidosis is compensated by increasing Pco2
BBuffering may be intra & extra cellular
CpH determined by Pco2 and HCO3
DRespiratory acidosis is compensated by HCO3
A 24 year old male presents with altered sensorium and rapid shallow breathing. ABG shows:pH 7.2, sodium 140, bicarbonate 10 and chloride 98. Probable diagnosis is -
AAmphetamine toxicity
BDKA
CRenal tubular acidosis
DEthylene glycol poisoning
Major ions in ECF are:
APotassium and phosphate
BSodium and phosphate
CPotassium and chloride
DSodium and chloride
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