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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the treatment for severe metabolic acidosis?
 
  a. Charcoal
  b. Insulin
  c. Glucose
  d. NaHCO3 infusion

Question 2

What is the main compensatory mechanism for metabolic acidosis?
 
  a. Excretion of HCO3
  b. Hyperventilation
  c. Hypoventilation
  d. Retention of CO2


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
In cases of severe metabolic acidosis, intravenous infusion of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) may be indicated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Hyperventilation is the main compensatory mechanism for metabolic acidosis. The increased plasma H+ of metabolic acidosis is buffered by plasma HCO3, reducing the plasma HCO3, and thus the pH. Uncompensated metabolic acidosis suggests that a ventilatory defect must ex-ist.


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