Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry · 2009
As a result of improper feeding an infant got full-blown diarrhea. One of its main consequences is excretion of large amount of sodium bicarbonate. What form of acid-base balance disturbance is it?
Answer options
- Respiratory acidosis
- Metabolic alkalosis
- Acid-base balance won’t be disturbed
- Excretory acidosis
- Respiratory alkalosis
Correct answer
Excretory acidosis
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