Anion Gap Flashcards by j h

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Normal anion gap

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Addison’s
Bicarbonate loss: diarrhoea, renal tubular acidosis
Chloride injections
Drugs: azetazolamide

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High anion gap causes

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High organic acid: lactic acidosis, DKA

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What does anion gap refer to?

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Metabolic Acidosis

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