Question 78 · LEK · Chronic kidney disease
Metabolic acidosis in advanced chronic kidney disease is caused by:
- A. administration of calcium bicarbonate.
- B. inhibition of tubular HCO₃⁻ reabsorption.
- C. accumulation of organic acids.
- D. A, B, and C are true.
- E. B and C are true.
Hint
Consider which renal functions in acid handling fail as nephrons are lost; one option is actually a treatment.
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