Approach to metabolic alkalosis Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 38-year-old woman presents to the primary care clinic to establish care. The patient has not seen a physician in over 10 years. She has no known medical conditions and does not currently take prescription medication. Surgical history includes laparoscopic appendectomy at the age of 20. She does not use tobacco, alcohol, or other recreational drugs, and she works as a veterinarian. Temperature is 37.3 ºC (99.1 ºF), pulse is 66/min, respiratory rate is 14/min, and blood pressure is 144/92 mm Hg. BMI is 33 kg/m2. A thorough history and physical exam are performed. Bloodwork is obtained during this visit and shows a normal complete blood count and a serum bicarbonate of 30 mEq/L. Which of the following findings is most likely to be present given the most likely underlying condition?

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Buffalo hump

Family history of renal tubular acidosis type 4

Recent-onset diarrhea

Over-the-counter salicylate use

Severely elevated blood glucose level