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Which of the following condition is not associated with an increased anion gap?

A
Salicylate poisoning
B
Proximal A
C
Ethylene glycol poisoning
D
Lactic acidosis
High-Yield Explanation
Both proximal and distal A causes normal anion gap metabolic acidosis. Normal anion gap is 8 - 12 mEq/L. Conditions associated with increased anion gap acidosis are lactic acidosis, ketoacidosis, ingestion of toxins ( alcohol, ethylene glycol, methanol, isopropyl alcohol), acute and chronic renal failure.

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