Primary metabolic alkalosis is associated with which of the following?
a. Gain of buffer base
b. Gain in fixed acids
c. Low blood CO2 levels
d. Diabetic crisis
ANS: A
Metabolic alkalosis can occur in one of the following two ways: (1) loss of fixed acids or (2) gain of blood buffer base.
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