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Medicine Fluid and electrolytes b4e6007d

Increased 'anion gap' is not seen in-

A
Salicylate poisoning
B
Renal tubular acidosis
C
Lactic acidosis
D
Ethylene glycol poisoning
High-Yield Explanation
The most common causes of high anion gap metabolic acidosis are: ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis, renal failure, and toxic ingestions. Ketoacidosis can occur as a complication of type I diabetes mellitus (diabetic ketoacidosis), but can occur due to other disorders, such as chronic alcoholism and undernutrition. Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 364

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