Acetylsalicylate poisoning causes:
ARespiratory acidosis with metabolic alkalosis.
BRespiratory alkalosis alone.
CMetabolic acidosis due to lactic acidosis, without respiratory compensation.
DMetabolic acidosis with respiratory alkalosis
A 55 year old male presents with tachypnea and mental confusion. Blood glucose 350 mg/dl, pH = 7.0. What is the most likely acid base disorder?
AMetabolic acidosis
BMetabolic alkalosis
CRespiratory alkalosis
DRespiratory acidosis
The interpretation of the following ABG value is: pH = 7.5, pCO2 = 50 mm Hg, HCO3 = 30 mEq/L
ARespiratory acidosis
BMetabolic acidosis
CMetabolic alkalosis
DNormal acid-base balance
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