01-19-2007, 09:40 AM
Arterial blood gas analysis of a 45 yr old male are as follows:
ph 7.25
pCO2 70 mm Hg
HCO3 26 meq/l
Most likely cause of this disturbance is??
a. COPD
b. Diabetic keto acidosis
c. Heroin overdose
d. Overdose of diuretics
e. Overdose of aspirin.
ph 7.25
pCO2 70 mm Hg
HCO3 26 meq/l
Most likely cause of this disturbance is??
a. COPD
b. Diabetic keto acidosis
c. Heroin overdose
d. Overdose of diuretics
e. Overdose of aspirin.