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A patient has the following blood gases: PaCO2- 25, pH- 7.50, HCO3-- 19. Which of the following could not be the cause of this condition?

A
Anxiety attack
B
paO2/Fi O2 ratio <100
C
Hysteria
D
Aspirin toxicity
High-Yield Explanation
First read pH always * Alkalotic pH * Low pCO2 * Low HCO3- Respiratory alkalosis paially compensated Caused by:- stimulate respiratory center - R.R | * Anxiety attack * Hysteria * Aspirin toxicity - stimulate respiratory center - R.R |

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