Patient with pyloric stenosis secondary to peptic ulcer, complains of profuse vomitting and Na+ -125 meq/L, K+–> 2.3 meq/L and CI-> 85 meq/L, BE-8meq/L should be given
Correct Answer: Normal saline
Description: The major benign causes of GOO are PUD, gastric polyps, ingestion of caustics, pyloric stenosis, congenital duodenal webs, gallstone obstruction (Bouveret syndrome), pancreatic pseudocysts, and bezoars. Ulcers within the pyloric channel and first poion of the duodenum usually are responsible for outlet obstruction. Hypochloremic, hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis is the classic electrolyte and acid-base imbalance of pyloric stenosis. This prolonged vomiting causes progressive loss of fluids rich in hydrochloric acid, which causes the kidneys to retain hydrogen ions in or of potassium Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 386
Category:
Medicine
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now