Acid-Base Disorders — MCQs

A 24 year old male presents with altered sensorium and rapid shallow breathing. ABG shows:pH 7.2, sodium 140, bicarbonate 10 and chloride 98. Probable diagnosis is -

Which of the following is a cause of metabolic acidosis with a normal anion gap?

A patient presents with metabolic acidosis and increased anion gap. Which is most consistent with this presentation?

In plasma, if pH is 5, what is the fraction of base to acid?

A patient presents with malignant hyperthermia and metabolic acidosis. Immediate treatment should be started with:

Patient in hospital was given IVF and patient develops hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis. Which fluid will cause this?

All of the following are used to maintain proper oxygen flow to the patient except:

What is the primary use of dexmedetomidine?

Which of the following circumstances trigger conversion from non-invasive to invasive ventilation?

What is the dose of adrenaline given intravenously in a cardiac arrest victim?