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What type of acid–base imbalance is likely present if the pH is elevated and the HCO3 is elevated?
What type of acid–base imbalance is likely present if the pH is elevated and the HCO3 is elevated?
- Mixed imbalance
- Respiratory imbalance
- Compensated imbalance
- Metabolic imbalance (correct)
What does the body attempt to do when an acid–base imbalance exists?
What does the body attempt to do when an acid–base imbalance exists?
- Maintain the imbalance
- Reduce the HCO3 levels
- Normalize the pH (correct)
- Increase the pH
Which component of asthma is characterized by airway hyperreactivity, inflammation, and reversible airflow obstruction?
Which component of asthma is characterized by airway hyperreactivity, inflammation, and reversible airflow obstruction?
- Reversible airflow obstruction
- Inflammation (correct)
- Bronchospasm
- Airway hyperactivity
What can asthma exacerbations lead to if not managed properly?
What can asthma exacerbations lead to if not managed properly?
How many ED visits are attributed to asthma annually?
How many ED visits are attributed to asthma annually?
What is considered to be the most prevalent chronic childhood disease?
What is considered to be the most prevalent chronic childhood disease?
How many hospital admissions are associated with asthma annually?
How many hospital admissions are associated with asthma annually?
What causes asthma exacerbations to become life-threatening?
What causes asthma exacerbations to become life-threatening?
What is a common characteristic of asthma exacerbations?
What is a common characteristic of asthma exacerbations?
What can be the result of the body's efforts to compensate for an acid–base imbalance?
What can be the result of the body's efforts to compensate for an acid–base imbalance?
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