In terms of mixed acid-base disorders, which of the following is NOT possible?
A) metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis
B) respiratory acidosis and respiratory alkalosis
C) metabolic alkalosis and respiratory alkalosis
D) metabolic acidosis and respiratory alkalosis
E) metabolic alkalosis and respiratory acidosis

Question

In terms of mixed acid-base disorders, which of the following is NOT possible?
A) ​metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis
B) ​respiratory acidosis and respiratory alkalosis
C) ​metabolic alkalosis and respiratory alkalosis
D) ​ metabolic acidosis and respiratory alkalosis
E) ​metabolic alkalosis and respiratory acidosis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Respiratory acidosis and respiratory alkalosis cannot occur simultaneously because they involve opposite changes in CO2 levels, which cannot happen at the same time.

In Terms of Mixed Acid-Base Disorders, Which of the Following