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Question 1

what will the blood gas of a patient in DKA have?

please also comment on the anion gap if applicable

Answer 1

Metabolic acidosis with an increased anion gap

Question 2

name some causes of a respiratory acidosis

Answer 2

COPD
decompensation in other respiratory conditions e.g. life-threatening asthma / pulmonary oedema
neuromuscular disease
obesity hypoventilation syndrome
sedative drugs: benzodiazepines, opiate overdose