Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Prolonged respiratory depression can lead to respiratory acidosis.
2. Carbonic acid excess can lead to respiratory alkalosis.
3. Overventilation of patients on ventilators can lead to respiratory alkalosis.
4. A possible risk of severe, prolonged vomiting is metabolic acidosis.
5. A treatment for the pH imbalance caused by excessive vomiting is intravenous administration of normal saline.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
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