Poisoning from the Consumption of Ethylene Glycol (Antifreeze) Leads To

question 28

Multiple Choice

Poisoning from the consumption of ethylene glycol (antifreeze) leads to:

• A) ​metabolic alkalosis
• B) ​metabolic acidosis
• C) ​respiratory alkalosis
• D) ​respiratory acidosis
• E) ​lactic acidosis

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Definitions:

Cytoplasm

The material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus, containing various organelles where cellular processes occur.

Nuclear Membrane

The double-layered membrane that encloses a cell's nucleus, controlling the passage of materials in and out.

Element

A pure substance consisting of only one type of atom, distinguished by its atomic number.

LUQ

Left Upper Quadrant, a term used in medicine to refer to the upper left section of the abdomen.