Which of the Following Is an Example of Metabolic Acidosis

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of metabolic acidosis with a respiratory compensation?

• A)Morphine overdose and diuresis
• B)Persistent vomiting and hypoventilation
• C)Ketoacidosis and Kussmaul respirations
• D)Hypocalcemic tetany and hyperventilation

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Definitions:

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that has become reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer.

Variable-Ratio Reinforcement Schedule

A reinforcement strategy where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, which typically leads to high and steady response rates.

Principle of "Sameness"

This term refers to the cognitive process of recognizing and treating different stimuli as equivalent or having the same meaning or category.