Question 173 · LEK · Salicylates

Kussmaul breathing is observed in the intoxication with:

  1. A. benzodiazepine.
  2. B. salicylate.
  3. C. calcium channel blocker.
  4. D. insulin.
  5. E. beta antagonist.
Hint

Kussmaul breathing is the respiratory compensation for severe metabolic acidosis; which of these poisons produces it?

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