Which of the following occur as a result of persistant vomiting?
Hypochloremia usually manifests when its levels are If the urinary Cl- levels are higher (>40 mEq/L), then hypochloremia may be secondary to volume overload or dilution. Increased urinary Cl- can also result from increased mineralocoicoid activity, which leads to the retention of HCO3- and Na+ at the expense of H+, K+, and Cl-. The treatment of chloride-responsive metabolic alkalosis (urinary Cl- = 10 mEq/L) is IV NS administration. Ref: Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine : A Comprehensive Study Guide, 7 Edition, Chapter 21 ; Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Chapter 45.
Hyperkalemia
Hypochloraemia
Hyperventilation
Acidic urine excretion