Indicate Which Type of Acid-Base Imbalance Might Occur in Each

question 173

Short Answer

Indicate which type of acid-base imbalance might occur in each of the following situations by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
a.Respiratory acidosis
b.Respiratory alkalosis
c.Metabolic acidosis
d.Metabolic alkalosis
-Excessive ingestion of alkaline drugs such as NaHCO₃

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