Image Based Question-68144

Acute failure of Organ shown in photograph results in

A. Hyperkalemic alkalosis

B. Hypokalemic alkalosis

C. Hyperkalemic acidosis

D. Hypokalemic acidosis

Correct Answer » C Explanation

Ans is c. Hypokalemicacidosis

Organ shown is Kidney

Hypokalemic acidosis is a normal anion gap metabolic acidosis that has various direct and associated symptoms. Symptoms are associated with hypokalemia instead of hyperkalemia.

The main causes of hypokalemic acidosis are systemic disorders that can be divided into:

• Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as acetazolamide

• Dialysis, in the post-treatment

• Diarrhea

• Renal tubular acidosis

• Treated DKA with insulin therapy

• VIPoma