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?

    <p>It causes Metabolic Alkalosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>None of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It causes Metabolic Alkalosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential cause of Metabolic Alkalosis?

    <p>Excessive use of sodium bicarb (NaHco3) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom of Metabolic Alkalosis?

    <p>Dysrhythmias (Tachycardia) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of Metabolic Alkalosis?

    <p>Confusion (↓level of consciousness) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Metabolic Alkalosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tingling of fingers and toes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of Metabolic Alkalosis?

    <p>Compensatory hypoventilation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of respiratory acidosis?

    <p>Inadequate ventilation resulting in elevated plasma carbon dioxide levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom of respiratory acidosis?

    <p>Hypoventilation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a cause of metabolic acidosis?

    <p>Diabetic ketoacidosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom of metabolic acidosis?

    <p>Warm and flushing skin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of inadequate excretion of carbon dioxide?

    <p>Respiratory acidosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a cause of respiratory acidosis?

    <p>Atelectasis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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