Clinical Chemistry: Acid-Base Balance (p.78-p.81)

Question 1

(p.78)

The expected blood gas results for a patient in chronic renal failure would match the pattern of:

a) metabolic acidosis
b) respiratory acidosis
c) metabolic alkalosis
d) respiratory alkalosis

Answer 1

a) metabolic acidosis

(p. 126) Reduced excretion of acids

Question 2

(p.78)

Severe diarrhea causes:

a) metabolic acidosis
b) metabolic alkalosis
c) respiratory acidosis
d) respiratory alkalosis

Answer 2

a) metabolic acidosis

(p. 126) Excessive loss of bicarbonate