A Patient Consumes an Excessive Amount of Bicarbonates to Treat

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient consumes an excessive amount of bicarbonates to treat his heartburn.Which of the following values for total plasma CO₂ and plasma pH are expected as a result? The normal total CO₂ is 22 to 30 mmol, and the normal pH is 7.4.

• A)25
• B)15
• C)45
• D)55
• E)65

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