Prolonged vomiting is likely to lead to what type of acid-base imbalance?
A) respiratory alkalosis
B) respiratory acidosis
C) metabolic alkalosis
D) metabolic acidosis
E) lactic acidosis

Question

Prolonged vomiting is likely to lead to what type of acid-base imbalance?
A) ​respiratory alkalosis
B) ​respiratory acidosis
C) ​metabolic alkalosis
D) ​ metabolic acidosis
E) ​lactic acidosis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Prolonged vomiting leads to a loss of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, resulting in an increase in blood pH and a decrease in hydrogen ion concentration. This leads to metabolic alkalosis.

Prolonged Vomiting Is Likely to Lead to What Type of Acid-Base