Which acid-base problem is most likely to develop in a person prescribed to take furosemide (Lasix, Furoside) for hypertension?
A. Acid excess respiratory acidosis
B. Acid deficit respiratory alkalosis
C. Acid excess metabolic acidosis
D. Acid deficit metabolic alkalosis
D
Many diuretics, especially loop diuretics, increase the excretion of hydrogen ions, leading to excess acid loss through the renal system. This situation is an acid deficit of metabolic origin.
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