01-30-2014, 07:06 AM
A 43 year old man brought to the emergency department has the following blood gas readings:
pH -------- 7.25
PCO2----- 70 mm Hg
HCO3----- 25 meq/L
The patient most likely suffers from which of the following conditions?
A-Chronic obstructive bronchitis
B-Diabetic ketoacidosis
C-Diuretic use
D-Heroin overdose
E-Panic attack
pH -------- 7.25
PCO2----- 70 mm Hg
HCO3----- 25 meq/L
The patient most likely suffers from which of the following conditions?
A-Chronic obstructive bronchitis
B-Diabetic ketoacidosis
C-Diuretic use
D-Heroin overdose
E-Panic attack