The Respiratory System

at a Glance

Jeremy Ward, Jane Ward and Richard Leach

Multiple Choice: Chapter 11 Acid–base disorders

Question 11.1. A patient has severe vomiting. Which of the following is most likely?

a Metabolic alkalosis with normal [HCO−3] and Pco2
b Metabolic alkalosis with normal [HCO−3] and high Pco2
c Metabolic alkalosis with high [HCO−3] and high Pco2
d Metabolic alkalosis with high [HCO−3] and low Pco2.