Respiratory acidosis mechanisms and compensation — Flashcards

Respiratory acidosis mechanisms and compensation — Flashcards

Respiratory acidosis mechanisms and compensation — Flashcards
#1

What acid-base disturbance is associated with hyperkalemia? _____

#2

Respiratory compensation in response to metabolic acidosis or alkalosis is _____ (timing)

#3

Hyperventilation as a respiratory compensation for metabolic acidosis is known as _____ breathing

#4

Renal compensation of respiratory alkalosis includes _____ reabsorption of "new" HCO3-

#5

Acid-base disturbances may affect serum K+ levels via altering activity and directionality of the _____ exchanger

#6

In _____ cells (in plasma), CO2 is combined with H2O via the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, forming H2CO3

#7

What acid-base disturbance is associated with hypokalemia? _____

#8

The delta cells of the islets of Langerhans compose 10% of the islet and secrete _____

#9

The osmotic diuresis in diabetic ketoacidosis may lead to fatal arrhythmias by causing _____ depletion

#10

What are the effects of vomiting, diarrhea or hyperventilation on serum potassium levels? _____

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