Match the acid-base imbalance, labelled a. through d., that might occur in each of the situations listed. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-excessive ingestion of alkaline drugs such as NaHCO₃
A)respiratory acidosis
B)respiratory alkalosis
C)metabolic acidosis
D)metabolic alkalosis

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Excessive ingestion of alkaline drugs such as NaHCO₃ can lead to an excess of bicarbonate ions in the body, causing metabolic alkalosis.

Match the Acid-Base Imbalance, Labelled A