Acid-Base Disorders · Pharmacology

Compensation in chronic respiratory acidosis involves:

  1. Decreased bicarbonate reabsorption
  2. Increased renal bicarbonate retention
  3. Reduced CO2 production
  4. Increased potassium excretion
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Correct answer: Increased renal bicarbonate retention

In chronic respiratory acidosis, the kidneys compensate by increasing bicarbonate reabsorption and hydrogen ion excretion. This helps normalize blood pH over time.

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