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A 53-year-old woman is being treated for tuberculosis with INH and rifampin.For the above patient with new symptoms, select the most likely acid base disorder.

A
metabolic acidosis
B
metabolic alkalosis
C
respiratory acidosis
D
respiratory alkalosis
High-Yield Explanation
INH can result in impaired oxygen utilization, leading to lactic acidosis (type B), accumulation of lactate, and increased anion gap.

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