A young man has developed gastric esophageal reflux disease. He is treating it with antacids. Which acid-base imbalance is he at risk for developing?
A) Respiratory alkalosis
B) Metabolic alkalosis
C) Respiratory acidosis
D) Metabolic acidosis
Ans: B
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Endocrine disorders and ingestion of large amounts of antacids cause metabolic alkalosis.
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