Question 29 · LDEK · Toxicology
The severe salicylate intoxication is characterised by:
- A. respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis.
- B. respiratory acidosis and metabolic alkalosis.
- C. respiratory and metabolic alkalosis.
- D. respiratory and metabolic acidosis.
- E. respiratory alkalosis only.
Hint
Salicylates act at two levels — the respiratory centre and cellular metabolism; consider each effect on acid–base balance.
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