Veterinary Technician

Category - Anesthesia

Hyperventilation causes a due to carbon dioxide in the blood.
  1. Respiratory acidosis; decreased
  2. Respiratory acidosis; increased
  3. Respiratory alkalosis; increased
  4. Respiratory alkalosis; decreased
Explanation
Answer: D - Respiratory alkalosis can be caused by hyperventilation due to the decreased carbon dioxide in the blood. The increased respiration causes a decrease in the amount of carbon dioxide in the lungs and in the blood. Carbon dioxide is responsible for the stimulation of respiration.
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