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Which of the following is not a cause of metabolic alkalosis?

A
Vomiting
B
Fever
C
Renal failure
D
Both 2 & 3
High-Yield Explanation
Causes of Respiratory Acidosis: (pH ↓, CO2 ↑) Hypoventilation Pulmonary edema COPD Airway obstruction Neuromuscular diseases Causes of Metabolic Acidosis: (pH ↓, HCO3 ↓) Diabetic Ketoacidosis Salicylate overdose Diarrhoea Shock Sepsis Renal failure Causes of Respiratory Alkalosis: (pH ↑, CO2 ↓) High altitudes Pregnancy Hypoxia Fever Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis: (pH ↑, HCO3 ↑) Vomiting Excessive ingestion of alkali Cortisone excess

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