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Which of the following is false about starvation ketoacidosis ?

Correct answer: C. Benedict's test +ve

  • A. Metabolic acidosis
  • B. Smell of acetone in breath
  • C. Benedict's test +ve
  • D. Rothera's test is +ve

Explanation

Starvation ketoacidosis causes metabolic acidosis, acetone-smelling breath, and a positive Rothera test for ketone bodies. Benedict’s test detects reducing sugars and is not the appropriate positive test for ketonemia or ketonuria, so it is the false statement.

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