Acid-base balance US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Acid-base balance Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: In _____ cells (in plasma), CO2 is combined with H2O via the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, forming H2CO3
Answer: red blood
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Flashcard 2: Acid-base disturbances may affect serum K+ levels via altering activity and directionality of the _____ exchanger
Answer: H+-K+
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Flashcard 3: The delta cells of the islets of Langerhans compose 10% of the islet and secrete _____
Answer: somatostatin
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Flashcard 4: What acid-base disturbance is associated with hypokalemia?
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Answer: Alkalosis
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Flashcard 5: The osmotic diuresis in diabetic ketoacidosis may lead to fatal arrhythmias by causing _____ depletion
Answer: total body K+
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Flashcard 6: Ischemia can occur due to _____ (ex. shock)
Answer: hypoperfusion
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Flashcard 7: What are the effects of vomiting, diarrhea or hyperventilation on serum potassium levels?
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Answer: Decreased (hypokalemia)
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* reduced acid levels (alkalosis) -> intracellular potassium shift -> lower serum potassium
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Flashcard 8: Un-reabsorbed phosphate (15%) serves as a urinary _____ for H+
Answer: buffer
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Flashcard 9: Aldosterone upregulates the _____ pump on the apical membrane of the α-intercalated cells, increasing H+ excretion
Answer: H+ ATPase
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Sketchy Pharmacology: Renal (Diuretics)
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Flashcard 10: Sodium Bicarbonate is used in the management of hyperkalemia to deal with the _____ caused by rapid cell buffering
Answer: acidosis
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