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
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 75-year-old man develops acute confusion and drowsiness after a dental procedure. He has a history of severe chronic lung disease due to smoking. Earlier in the day, he had a tooth extraction and afterwards was given acetaminophen with codeine (Tylenol 3) for pain relief.For the above patient with new symptoms, select the most likely acid base disorder.
Arespiratory acidosis
Bmetabolic alkalosis
Cmetabolic acidosis
Drespiratory alkalosis
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