Acid-base balance — Flashcards

Metabolic acidosis can occur due to loss of _____ in the GI tract

pH and PaCO2 can be used to calculate [_____] using the Henderson-Hasselbach equation

What is the mechanism behind chronic respiratory alkalosis in the setting of pregnancy? _____

What acid-base disorder may be caused by loop diuretics? _____

Alveolar hypoventilation = respiratory _____ atelectasis = respiratory _____

How do serum levels of K+ typically change in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis? _____

What acid-base changes are seen in pregnancy? _____

Acute kidney injury causes a metabolic _____ and hyperkalemia

What acid-base disturbance is expected in patients with atelectasis? _____

Opioid intoxication causes _____ respiratory rate and _____ tidal volume