Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation Q 35

By | June 29, 2022

The major effect of acidosis is overexcitement of the central nervous system.
  
     A. True
     B. False
     C. Maybe
     D. Both Acidosis and Alkalosis result in overexcitement of the central nervous system.
    
    

Correct Answer: B. False

The major effect is a depression of the central nervous system, as evidenced by disorientation followed by coma.


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