Which of the following statements(s) is/are true concerning metabolic alkalosis?
A. Either increased extracellular bicarbonate concentration or inhibited renal excretion of bicarbonate can cause metabolic alkalosis
B. In metabolic alkalosis secondary to prolonged gastric outlet obstruction, the urine pH is usually acidic
C. Hypokalemia can lead to metabolic alkalosis
D. The respiration compensatory mechanisms for metabolic alkalosis are quite ineffective
Answer:B
Which of the following statements(s) is/are true concerning metabolic alkalosis?
A. Either increased extracellular bicarbonate concentration or inhibited renal excretion of bicarbonate can cause metabolic alkalosis B. In metabolic alkalosis secondary to prolonged gastric outlet obstruction, the urine pH is usually acidic C. Hypokalemia can lead to metabolic alkalosis D. The respiration compensatory mechanisms for metabolic alkalosis are quite ineffective