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Which of the following is not a cause of alkalosis?

(Please select 1 option)

Loop diuretic treatment

Acute anxiety

Cardiogenic shock Correct

Pyloric stenosis

Primary hyperaldosteronism

Explanation

Cardiogenic shock would be associated with a metabolic and respiratory acidosis.

Anxiety is associated with hyperventilation and a respiratory alkalosis.

Diuretics and primary hyperaldosteronism are also associated with metabolic alkalosis.

Pyloric stenosis is associated with vomiting and acid losses - metabolic alkalosis.

Answer Statistics

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2%

2

2%

3

91%

4

3%

5

5%

Times answered: 270