Saturday 7 October 2017

Metabolic acidosis | PGI Nov 2017 Preparations MCQ


In metabolic acidosis, which of the following changes are seen:

A. Increased K+ excretion 
B. Decreased K+ excretion 
C. Increased Na+ excretion 
D. Increased Na+ reabsorption 
E. None of the above


. Answer. B. Decreased K+ excretion.


Causes of Shift K into cells
Causes of Shift K+ out of cells
- Insulin
- Aldosterone
- Beta adrenergic stimulation
- Metabolic alkalosis
- Diarrhea
- Insulin deficiency (DM)
- Aldosterone deficiency
- Metabolic acidosis
- Beta blocker
- Tissue injury (crush syndrome, etc)
- Strenuous exercise