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What is a common cause of Metabolic Alkalosis?
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?
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?
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?
What is the effect of excessive antacid ingestion on the body?
What is the common cause of Metabolic Alkalosis and Respiratory Alkalosis?
What is the common cause of Metabolic Alkalosis and Respiratory Alkalosis?
What is the result of excessive gastrointestinal suctioning on the body?
What is the result of excessive gastrointestinal suctioning on the body?
What is a potential cause of Metabolic Alkalosis?
What is a potential cause of Metabolic Alkalosis?
What is a symptom of Metabolic Alkalosis?
What is a symptom of Metabolic Alkalosis?
What is a potential consequence of Metabolic Alkalosis?
What is a potential consequence of Metabolic Alkalosis?
What is a potential effect of Severe vomiting on acid-base balance?
What is a potential effect of Severe vomiting on acid-base balance?
What is a symptom of Hypokalemia, a complication of Metabolic Alkalosis?
What is a symptom of Hypokalemia, a complication of Metabolic Alkalosis?
What is a potential complication of Metabolic Alkalosis?
What is a potential complication of Metabolic Alkalosis?
What is the primary cause of respiratory acidosis?
What is the primary cause of respiratory acidosis?
What is a symptom of respiratory acidosis?
What is a symptom of respiratory acidosis?
What is a cause of metabolic acidosis?
What is a cause of metabolic acidosis?
What is a symptom of metabolic acidosis?
What is a symptom of metabolic acidosis?
What is the result of inadequate excretion of carbon dioxide?
What is the result of inadequate excretion of carbon dioxide?
What is a cause of respiratory acidosis?
What is a cause of respiratory acidosis?
