Acidosis
Renal failure is associated with a acidosis.
Decide whether the following statements about acidosis are True or False:
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The body produces approximately 1 mmol/kg/day of H+
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H+ are excreted by the lungs
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Renal failure is accompanied by a rise in plasma bicarbonate
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Acidosis can be treated with sodium bicarbonate
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Acidosis exacerbates hyperkalaemia
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Correction with bicarbonate may exacerbate hypocalcaemia
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Explanation