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What is the primary risk factor for developing metabolic acidosis?
What is the primary risk factor for developing metabolic acidosis?
- Hospitalization (correct)
- Respiratory alkalosis
- Excessive ingestion of sodium chloride
- Hyperkalemia (high potassium)
Which of the following manifestations is NOT typically associated with metabolic acidosis?
Which of the following manifestations is NOT typically associated with metabolic acidosis?
- Hyperreflexes
- Tetany
- Hypertension (correct)
- Depressed respirations
What is the primary pathophysiological mechanism leading to metabolic acidosis?
What is the primary pathophysiological mechanism leading to metabolic acidosis?
- Alkalinizing solutions causing increased pH
- Loss of hydrogen ions via urinary excretion
- Excessive ingestion of bicarbonate from antacids
- Shift of hydrogen ions into cells prompted by hyperkalemia (correct)
Which diagnostic finding in serum electrolytes is frequently observed in metabolic acidosis?
Which diagnostic finding in serum electrolytes is frequently observed in metabolic acidosis?
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What type of acidifying solution may be used in severe cases of metabolic acidosis?
What type of acidifying solution may be used in severe cases of metabolic acidosis?
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What is the definition of respiratory acidosis?
What is the definition of respiratory acidosis?
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Which of the following is a typical manifestation of respiratory acidosis?
Which of the following is a typical manifestation of respiratory acidosis?
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What would be the expected finding in arterial blood gases (ABGs) for a patient with respiratory acidosis?
What would be the expected finding in arterial blood gases (ABGs) for a patient with respiratory acidosis?
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What type of medications may be used to manage respiratory acidosis?
What type of medications may be used to manage respiratory acidosis?
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