The Use of Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (CAIs)typically Results in

question 2

Multiple Choice

The use of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (CAIs) typically results in

• A)metabolic alkalosis.
• B)metabolic acidosis.
• C)respiratory alkalosis.
• D)respiratory acidosis.

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