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cdr_15

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What is the most probable acid/base imbalance in the patient described below?
 
  26-year-old male presents with the following signs and symptoms:
  Extreme hysteria
  Hyperventilating
  Pulse 105 BPM
  Lab data for ABGs:
  pH = 7.60
  pCO2 = 28 mmHg
  HCO3- =26 mmol/L
  pO2 = 100 mmHg
 
  A. Respiratory acidosis
  B. Metabolic alkalosis
  C. Respiratory alkalosis
  D. Metabolic acidosis

Question 2

Angiotensin II is a potent vasoconstrictor that:
 
  A. Suppresses ADH secretion.
  B. Stimulates ADH secretion and thirst.
  C. Suppresses aldosterone secretion by the adrenal cortex.
  D. Reduces NaCl reabsorption by the proximal tubule.
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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


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