patient reports taking Diamox and has been reporting confusion, fatigue, and headaches. On assessment, you note the patient is exhibiting deep and rapid respirations. Which arterial blood gas finding below confirms the acid-base imbalance for this patient given their symptoms and medication usage?*
A. HCO3 12, pH 7.19, PaCO2 29
B. HCO3 23, pH 7.36, PaCO2 36
C. HCO3 10, pH 7.65, PaCO2 47
D. PaCO2 49, pH 7.55, HCO3 21

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patient reports taking Diamox and has been reporting confusion, fatigue, and headaches. On assessment, you note the patient is exhibiting deep and rapid respirations. Which arterial blood gas finding below confirms the acid-base imbalance for this patient given their symptoms and medication usage?*
 A. HCO3 12, pH 7.19, PaCO2 29
 B. HCO3 23, pH 7.36, PaCO2 36
 C. HCO3 10, pH 7.65, PaCO2 47
 D. PaCO2 49, pH 7.55, HCO3 21

sword4000roldan · Answer

This ABG shows:Low pH (7.19): indicating acidosis.Low HCO3 (12 mEq/L): indicating a metabolic problem (consistent with Diamox causing bicarbonate loss).Low PaCO2 (29 mmHg): indicating respiratory compensation (hyperventilation to blow off CO2), which aligns with the observed deep and rapid respirations.Therefore, option A is the correct answer as it reflects metabolic acidosis with appropriate respiratory compensation, consistent with the patient's Diamox use and clinical presentation.

Answered by sword4000roldan | 2025-04-30

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