11 Questions
What is the most common clinical manifestation of metabolic alkalosis?
General weakness
What is the primary cause of the slow rise in PaCO2 seen in metabolic alkalosis?
The carotid bodies become accustomed to a high PaCO2
Which of the following is a key clinical feature of metabolic alkalosis?
Morning headache and daytime somnolence
What is the primary mechanism of compensation in metabolic alkalosis?
Increased bicarbonate reabsorption by the kidneys
Which of the following best describes a patient with partially compensated metabolic alkalosis?
Normal pH, abnormal PaCO2 and HCO3
Which condition is characterized by restlessness, apprehension, lethargy, muscle twitching, tremors, seizures, warm peripheries, and vasodilation?
Respiratory acidosis
Which of the following conditions can cause respiratory alkalosis?
Mechanical ventilation
Which clinical manifestation is NOT associated with respiratory alkalosis?
Hyperkalemia
Which condition can cause metabolic acidosis?
Anaerobic metabolism
Which clinical manifestation is associated with metabolic alkalosis?
Nausea and vomiting
Which condition can cause metabolic alkalosis?
Diuretic use (e.g., furosemide)
This quiz covers the causes and manifestations of respiratory acidosis and respiratory alkalosis. Test your knowledge on how carbon dioxide retention and alveolar hyperventilation affect the body's pH balance.
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