Anion Gap Flashcards
1
Q
Normal anion gap
A
Addison’s
Bicarbonate loss: diarrhoea, renal tubular acidosis
Chloride injections
Drugs: azetazolamide
2
Q
High anion gap causes
A
High organic acid: lactic acidosis, DKA
3
Q
What does anion gap refer to?
A
Metabolic Acidosis