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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?
- Respiratory alkalosis
- Metabolic alkalosis
- Respiratory acidosis (correct)
- Metabolic acidosis
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?
- Metabolic alkalosis
- Metabolic acidosis
- Respiratory alkalosis (correct)
- Respiratory 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?
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?
- Respiratory alkalosis
- Metabolic acidosis (correct)
- Metabolic alkalosis
- Respiratory 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?
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?
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?
What is the main principle behind the concept of anion gap?
What is the main principle behind the concept of anion gap?
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?
Which of the following conditions is associated with metabolic alkalosis?
Which of the following conditions is associated with metabolic alkalosis?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following conditions can lead to respiratory acidosis?
Which of the following conditions can lead to respiratory acidosis?
What is the primary cause of metabolic acidosis?
What is the primary cause of metabolic acidosis?
Which of the following conditions can lead to respiratory alkalosis?
Which of the following conditions can lead to respiratory alkalosis?
What is a potential cause of metabolic alkalosis?
What is a potential cause of metabolic alkalosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Which of the following conditions can lead to a compensatory respiratory alkalosis?
Which of the following conditions can lead to a compensatory respiratory alkalosis?
