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Yolanda

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Which of the following mechanisms is responsible for metabolic acidosis?
 
  A. Bicarbonate deficiency
  B. Diminished production of fixed acids
  C. Rapid and efficient elimination of organic acids
  D. Increased retention of HCO3

Question 2

What is the calculated pH for a patient sample if the measured bicarbonate concentration is 22 mmol/L and the pCO2 is 57 mmHg?
 
  A. 6.8
  B. 7.0
  C. 7.2
  D. 7.4


jliusyl

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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