Question
Dermatology Question on Common clinical disorders
A hyperventilating patient has ABG value of pH=7.53, pCO2= 20mmHg, HCO3=26meq
A
Respiratory acidosis
B
Respiratory alkalosis
C
Metabolic acidosis
D
Metabolic alkalosis
Answer
Respiratory alkalosis
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B) :Respiratory alkalosis