Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the clinical presentation and treatment of severe metabolic alkalosis?
A. In most cases clinical signs are obvious
B. Correction of potassium and volume depletion corrects most cases of metabolic alkalosis
C. Acetazolamide can enhance renal excretion of bicarbonate
D. Acid replacement should be provided at a molar equivalent basis for excess serum bicarbonate
Answer:B
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the clinical presentation and treatment of severe metabolic alkalosis?
A. In most cases clinical signs are obvious B. Correction of potassium and volume depletion corrects most cases of metabolic alkalosis C. Acetazolamide can enhance renal excretion of bicarbonate D. Acid replacement should be provided at a molar equivalent basis for excess serum bicarbonate