MCQs Flashcards
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Q
Woman presents with narcotic overdose. What is her ABG like on room air?
1) pH 7.19, high CO2 77, low O2 42, low sats 68%
2) Acidotic 7.19, high CO2 77, O2 85, sats 96%
3) Normal pH 7.35, high CO2 77, low O2 42, low sats 68%
4) Alkalotic 7.50, low CO2
5) Alkalotic 7.4, CO2 40, low O2, sats 49%
A
1) Opioid overdose shown to cause acute resp acidosis - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3943122/ (article shows case with pH 7.22, CO2 70, O2 40, sats 72%; similar to option A)
