Dental Practice Test & Exam Prep | India

A patient hyperventilates during anxiety in the dental chair. Which arterial blood gas change is expected first?

Increased PaCO2 with respiratory acidosis Decreased PaCO2 with respiratory alkalosis Decreased PaO2 with metabolic acidosis Increased bicarbonate with metabolic alkalosis

Correct Answer:

Decreased PaCO2 with respiratory alkalosis

Access more questions from this quiz

Continue to Dental Practice Test & Exam Prep | India for more practice questions and the full quiz experience.

Access More Questions