Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis

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What is a common cause of Metabolic Alkalosis?

Thyrotoxicosis

Excessive alkali ingestion (correct)

Excessive sweating

Hyperventilation

What is a result of gastric suctioning that leads to Metabolic Alkalosis?

Increase in plasma carbonic acid

Gain of hydrogen ion

Loss of hydrogen and chloride ions (correct)

Gain of carbon dioxide

Which of the following is NOT a cause of Metabolic Alkalosis?

Excessive gastrointestinal suctioning

Excessive alkali ingestion

Excessive vomiting

Hyperventilation (correct)

What is the effect of excessive antacid ingestion on the body?

It causes Metabolic Alkalosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the common cause of Metabolic Alkalosis and Respiratory Alkalosis?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of excessive gastrointestinal suctioning on the body?

It causes Metabolic Alkalosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cause of Metabolic Alkalosis?

Excessive use of sodium bicarb (NaHco3) Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of Metabolic Alkalosis?

Dysrhythmias (Tachycardia) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of Metabolic Alkalosis?

Confusion (↓level of consciousness) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential effect of Severe vomiting on acid-base balance?

Metabolic Alkalosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of Hypokalemia, a complication of Metabolic Alkalosis?

Tingling of fingers and toes Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of Metabolic Alkalosis?

Compensatory hypoventilation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of respiratory acidosis?

Inadequate ventilation resulting in elevated plasma carbon dioxide levels Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of respiratory acidosis?

Hypoventilation Signup and view all the answers

What is a cause of metabolic acidosis?

Diabetic ketoacidosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of metabolic acidosis?

Warm and flushing skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of inadequate excretion of carbon dioxide?

Respiratory acidosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a cause of respiratory acidosis?

Atelectasis Signup and view all the answers