In severe metabolic alkalosis all are seen EXCEPT:
ANSWER: (A) Pulmonary edemaREF: Harrison 17th edition, chapter 48With metabolic alkalosis, changes in central and peripheral nervous system function are similar to those of hypocalcaemia; symptoms include mental confusion, obtundation, and a predisposition to seizures, paresthesia, muscular cramping, tetany, aggravation of arrhythmias, and hypoxemia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Related electrolyte abnormalities include hypokalemia and hypophosphatemia.
Pulmonary edema
Hypoxia
Hypocalcaemia
Tetany
Fluid & Electrolyte