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Which condition is characterized by headache, lethargy, warm flushed skin, and hyperkalemia?
Which condition is characterized by headache, lethargy, warm flushed skin, and hyperkalemia?
- Metabolic Acidosis (correct)
- Respiratory Acidosis
- Tachycardia
- Respiratory Alkalosis
What is a possible cause of Tachycardia according to the text?
What is a possible cause of Tachycardia according to the text?
- Mechanical ventilation
- Seizures
- Pneumonia (correct)
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
Which manifestation is NOT associated with Respiratory Alkalosis?
Which manifestation is NOT associated with Respiratory Alkalosis?
- Seizures and coma
- Confusion and dizziness
- Warm peripheries and vasodilation (correct)
- Nausea and vomiting
What can lead to the loss of metabolic acids according to the text?
What can lead to the loss of metabolic acids according to the text?
Which scenario can contribute to the gain of metabolic acids?
Which scenario can contribute to the gain of metabolic acids?
What symptom is NOT typically associated with Respiratory Acidosis?
What symptom is NOT typically associated with Respiratory Acidosis?
Which symptom is typically seen in metabolic alkalosis?
Which symptom is typically seen in metabolic alkalosis?
What condition commonly presents with morning headache and daytime somnolence?
What condition commonly presents with morning headache and daytime somnolence?
What happens to PaCO2 over several years in compensated respiratory acidosis?
What happens to PaCO2 over several years in compensated respiratory acidosis?
What occurs when the lungs or kidneys compensate for a primary problem?
What occurs when the lungs or kidneys compensate for a primary problem?
Which of the following is characteristic of metabolic alkalosis?
Which of the following is characteristic of metabolic alkalosis?
