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What is the likely primary cause of the 55-year-old patient's pH of 7.28, PaCO2 of 90, and HCO3 of 44?
What is the likely primary cause of the 55-year-old patient's pH of 7.28, PaCO2 of 90, and HCO3 of 44?
In the case of the 22-year-old patient with a pH of 7.55, PaCO2 of 20, and HCO3 of 24, what is the likely primary cause?
In the case of the 22-year-old patient with a pH of 7.55, PaCO2 of 20, and HCO3 of 24, what is the likely primary cause?
For the 33-year-old patient with a pH of 6.95, PaCO2 of 17, and HCO3 of 6, what is the likely primary cause of the acidosis?
For the 33-year-old patient with a pH of 6.95, PaCO2 of 17, and HCO3 of 6, what is the likely primary cause of the acidosis?
What is the probable diagnosis for the 65-year-old with a pH of 7.17, PaCO2 of 75, and HCO3 of 28?
What is the probable diagnosis for the 65-year-old with a pH of 7.17, PaCO2 of 75, and HCO3 of 28?
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In the case of the 72-year-old patient with a pH of 7.55, PaCO2 of 50, and HCO3 of 40, what is the likely primary cause?
In the case of the 72-year-old patient with a pH of 7.55, PaCO2 of 50, and HCO3 of 40, what is the likely primary cause?
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Which condition is indicated in the 33-year-old patient with DKA based on a pH of 6.95, PaCO2 of 17, and HCO3 of 6?
Which condition is indicated in the 33-year-old patient with DKA based on a pH of 6.95, PaCO2 of 17, and HCO3 of 6?
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What is the main principle behind the concept of anion gap?
What is the main principle behind the concept of anion gap?
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In metabolic acidosis with a widened anion gap, which of the following is most likely responsible?
In metabolic acidosis with a widened anion gap, which of the following is most likely responsible?
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Which of the following conditions is associated with metabolic alkalosis?
Which of the following conditions is associated with metabolic alkalosis?
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What is the key difference between respiratory compensation and metabolic compensation in acid-base disturbances?
What is the key difference between respiratory compensation and metabolic compensation in acid-base disturbances?
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Which common condition is most likely to cause a normal anion gap acidosis?
Which common condition is most likely to cause a normal anion gap acidosis?
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How does the presence of unmeasured anions affect the anion gap in metabolic acidosis?
How does the presence of unmeasured anions affect the anion gap in metabolic acidosis?
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Which of the following conditions can lead to respiratory acidosis?
Which of the following conditions can lead to respiratory acidosis?
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What is the primary cause of metabolic acidosis?
What is the primary cause of metabolic acidosis?
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Which of the following conditions can lead to respiratory alkalosis?
Which of the following conditions can lead to respiratory alkalosis?
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What is a potential cause of metabolic alkalosis?
What is a potential cause of metabolic alkalosis?
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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Which of the following conditions can lead to a compensatory respiratory alkalosis?
Which of the following conditions can lead to a compensatory respiratory alkalosis?
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