Anion gap Flashcards
1
Q
normal anion gap
A
8-14
2
Q
causes of normal anion gap or hyperchloraemic metabolic acidosis
A
gastrointestinal bicarbonate loss: diarrhoea, ureterosigmoidostomy, fistula
renal tubular acidosis
drugs: acetazolamide
ammonium chloride injections
addison’s disease
3
Q
causes of raised anion gap metabolic acidosis
A
lactate: shock, hypoxia
ketones: DKA, alcohol
urate: renal failure
acid poising
chronic paracetamol use
