Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation Q 37



Alkalosis is characterized by overexcitement of the nervous system.
  
     A. True
     B. False
     C. The major effect of Alkalosis is a depression of the central nervous system.
     D. Both Acidosis and Alkalosis result in overexcitement of the central nervous system.
    
    

Correct Answer: A. True

The muscles may go into a state of tetany and convulsions.