What is the term for the condition where the body's blood pH becomes too alkaline due to excessive vomiting, leading to a loss of hydrogen ions?

A Respiratory acidosis
B Metabolic alkalosis ✓
C Renal tubular acidosis
D Diabetic ketoacidosis

Explanation

Metabolic alkalosis occurs when the body loses too many hydrogen ions, often due to excessive vomiting, leading to an increase in blood pH.

Mnemonic

Vomit = lose H+ ions → alkaline

Source

Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance Acid-Base Balance Metabolic Alkalosis Medium NURSING Confidence: high