Medical MCQ-All of the following are precipitating factor for hepatic encephalopathy in patients with chronic liver disease except

All of the following are precipitating factor for hepatic encephalopathy in patients with chronic liver disease except

Hypokalemia

Hyponatremia

Hypoxia

Metabolic acidosis

Question Category:

Medicine

Correct Answer:

Metabolic acidosis

Description:

Answer is D (Metabolic acidosis): Hepatic encephalopathy is precipitated by metabolic alkalosis and not by metabolic acidosis. Electrolyte and Metabolic imbalances that precipitate Hepatic Encephalopathy Hypokalemia Alkaosis (Metabolic Alkalosis) Hypoxia Hyponatremia

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