A 53-year-old woman is being treated for tuberculosis with INH and rifampin.For the above patient with new symptoms, select the most likely acid base disorder.: (A) metabolic acidosis, (B) metabolic alkalosis, (C) respiratory acidosis, (D) respiratory alkalosis
Answer is A. INH can result in impaired oxygen utilization, leading to lactic acidosis (type B), accumulation of lactate, and increased anion gap.