What condition or treatment could cause iatrogenic respiratory alkalosis?
a. Central nervous system stimulation
b. Mechanical hyperventilation
c. Severe hypoxemia
d. Vagal stimulation
ANS: B
Hyperventilation and respiratory alkalosis also may be iatrogenically induced (induced by medi-cal treatment). Such hyperventilation is most commonly associated with overly aggressive me-chanical ventilation.
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