Acid and Base Lecture Flashcards

Question 1

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Normal Arterial Blood Gases

Answer

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– pH 7.35 – 7.45 (7.4)

– PaCO2 35 – 45 (40)

– PaO2 80 – 100 (90)

– HCO3 22 – 26 (24)

– O2 Sat 92‐100%

Question 2

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Arterial Blood Gases

Answer

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Gas Concentrations and pH: Provide information about LUNG FUNCTION, OXYGENATION, and VENTILATION
pH, paCO2, paO2, HCO3
pH: Hydrogen Ion Concentration
paCO2: Carbon Dioxide
PaO2: Oxygen
HCO3: Bicarbonate
O2Sat: Oxygen Saturation

Question 3

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Hypoxemia with ABGs

Answer

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HYPOXEMIA is SUBNORMAL OXYGENATOIN in BLOOD
Normal O2:
= 104 - (0.27 x Age)
= 100 - (1/3 x Age)
= DECREASE with AGE!!!!!

Question 4

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Causes of Hypoxia

Answer

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1) HYPOVENTILATION
2) V/Q (Ventilaiton/ Perfusion) mismatch as seen in PULMONARY EMBOLISM
3) Shunting Ex Cardiac Anomalies
4) LOW INSPIRED FRACTION of O2 (FiO2)
5) HIGH ALTITUDE
6) Diffusion Abnormalities (Ex Alveolar Hemorrhage, Connective Tissue Disorder)

Question 5

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ABG Terms

Answer

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Acidosis pH 7.35 or LOWER
Alkalosis pH 7.45 or HIGHER

• Hypoxia pO2 LESS THAN 60!!!!! (Arterial)

Hypercapnia pCO2 GREATER THAN 45
Hypocapnia pCO2 LESS THAN 35

Question 6

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Metabolic Acidosis (WINTER EQUATION)

Answer

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Expected PCO2 = 1.5 x (measured HCO3) + 8 +/- 2

Question 7

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Bicarbonate in Kindeys

Answer

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Kidney starts to RETAIN HCO3 in 12 to 16 hours; MAX CONCENTRATION in 1 Week!!!

Question 8

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ABG Analysis 3 Step Approach

Answer

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1) Does patient have ACIDOSIS or ALKALOSIS?
pH High or Low?

2) Is the Acidosis/ Alkalosis a RESPIRATORY or METABOLIC PROCESS
3) If it is a Respiratory Acidosis/ Alkalosis, is it a PURE RESPIRATORY or is there a METABOLIC COMPONENT?

Question 9

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ABG Analysis

Answer

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1) If pH and pCO2 are BOTH UP or DOWN in the SAME DIRECTION, the process is METABOLIC!!!!!!!
2) If One is UP while the Other is DOWN (OPPOSITE) the process is RESPIRATORY!!!!!

Question 10

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ABG Analysis Step 1 and 2 Recap

Answer

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• Step1:
– If pH 7.45 alkalosis

• Step2:
– If the pCO2 and pH move in SAME direction a METABOLIC process is occurring

– If the pCO2 and pH move in OPPOSITE direction there is a primary RESPIRATORY process

• (as pCO2 INCR, then pH DECR; as pCO2 DECR, then pH INCR)

Question 11

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ABD Analysis Step 3

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In a PURE RESPIRATORY PROCESS:

- For each 10 mmHG CHANGE in PaCO2, the pH should move in the OPPOSITE DIRECTION by o.8 (+/- 0.2)!!!!!!!!!!

Question 12

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ABG Analysis- Step 3A Examples

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– If PaCO2 is 30 ( a DECREASE of 10 mmHg from 40) the pH should be 7.48 (7.4 + .08)!!!!!!!

– If PaCO2 is 60 (an increase of 20 mmHg) the pH should be 7.24 (7.4 – 2 x .08 or .16) a DECREASE of .16 or .08 for each 10 mmHg RISE in pCO2!!!!!!

Question 13

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ABG Analysis- Step 3B

Answer

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If this rule is violated a SECOND Metabolic process is ALSO PRESENT and this is referred to as a MIXED PROCESS!!!!
Step 3 – COMPARES the “should be” (aka expected or calculated) pH to the ACTUAL measured pH reported
If the actual pH is not what it should be, is it HIGHER or LOWER? If it is HIGHER there must be a concomitant METABOLIC ALKALOSIS – If it is LOWER, there must be a concomitant METABOLIC ACIDOSIS

Question 14

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ABD Example #1

pH 7.58 pCO2 20

Answer

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• Step 1
pH > 7.45 – ALKALOSIS

• Step 2
pCO2 & pH OPPOSITE direction – RESPIRATORY PROCESS

• Step 3
- For each 10 change in pCO2 the pH moves in opposite direction by .08. pCO2 is  by 20

pH should be elevated by 2 x .08 or .16 +.02

*** 7.40 + .16 = 7.56 so this is PURE RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS

Question 15

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ABG Example #2

pH 7.16 pCO2 70

Answer

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• Step 1

pH PURE RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS

Question 16

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ABG Example #3

pH7.5 pCO2 50

Answer

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• Step 1
pH > 7.45 ALKALOSIS

• Step 2
- pCO and pH in SAME direction – METABOLIC PROCESS

• Step 3
- Does not apply since this is not a respiratory process

** METABOLIC ALKALOSIS!!!

Question 17

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ABG Example #4

pH 7.25 pCO2 20

Answer

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• Step 1
pH less than 7.35 = ACIDOSIS

• Step 2
pH and pCO2 are in the SAME DIRECTION therefore METABOLIC

METABOLIC ACIDOSIS!!!!!!

Question 18

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ABG Example #5

pH 7.49 pCO2 20

Answer

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• Step 1
pH > 7.45 ALKALOSIS

• Step 2
pCO2 and pH OPPOSITE – RESPIRATORY PROCESS

• Step 3
- pCO2 is DECREASED by 20; pH SHOULD BE increased by .08 x 2 or .16;

7.40 + .16 = 7.56

– The measured 7.49 is lower than the calculation says it should be i.e. a secondary process is present; there must be a metabolic process causing the pH to stay down

**RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS and METABOLIC ACIDOSIS**

Question 19

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ABG Example #6

pH6.8 pCO2 60

Answer

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• Step 1
pH LESS THAN 7.35 = ACIDOSIS

• Step 2
pCO2 and pH OPPOSITE= RESPIRATORY

• Step 3
pH should be DOWN by 0.16 from 7.4
** pH of 6.8 is too low therefore must have METABOLIC ACIDOSIS too

*** RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS and METABOLIC ACIDOSIS

Question 20

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Case 1

A 70‐year‐old male presents to the emergency department with INCREASING DYSPNEA (respiratory rate 25 breaths/min.)
Physical Exam: JVD at 45°, estimated CVP 11mm H2O
Lungs – bilateral crackles in bases and scattered wheezes
Heart – grade 3/6 systolic murmur at apex with radiation into left axilla, S3 gallop heard, no S4
Bilateral peripheral edema of the legs; cool extremities
BP 100/68, P 115/min, irregular, R 25 breaths/min
Afebrile, O2 sat 78%!!!!!

VENOUS LAB RESULTS:
• Na: 128(135‐148)

K: 5.8 (3.5‐5.5)
Cl: 92 (96‐112)
HCO3: 12 (22‐28)
BUN: 42 (8‐25)
Creatinine: 2.1 (0.6‐1.5)
BNP: 500 (0‐100)

Answer

A

Anion Gap for Case #1:
• = Na – (Cl+HCO3)
• 128 – (92 + 12) = 24 (HIGH)

** METABOLIC ACIDOSIS with a HIGH ANION GAP!!!!!!

Diagnosis:

Heart Failure
Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Response
Hyponatremia
Azotemia
Metabolic Acidosis
Mitral Regurgitation

TREATMENT:
• Oxygen 2‐4 liters/min N/C

IV–loop diuretic
Fluid Restriction 1‐ 1.5 L/day

• Na HCO3 – cautiously (why?)
- It would take HCO3 a long time to balance out the pH and therefore also take a long time to DISSIPATE if you give too much

• ACEI – cautiously(why?)
- Can help kidneys, but have to watch POTASSIUM and CREATININE

Question 21

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Anion Gap

Answer

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• NORMAL ELECTROLYTES
– Na 135 – 145 (140)

– K 3.5–5 (4)

– CL 98 – 106 (103)

–CO2 21–28 (24)

* (Mid‐range number for calculations)*

ANION GAP = Na – (CL + HCO3)

= (12 +/- 2)
From 10 to 14*

Anion gap – reflects concentration of ANIONS that AREN’T routinely measured. (Sulfates, phosphates, acetoacetic acid, beta hydroxybutric acid)

Question 22

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Metabolic Acidosis

Answer

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1) Metabolic Acidosis: DECREASE in EXTRACELLULAR pH caused by a DECREASE in HCO3!!!!
a) LOSS of HCO3: Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT), Renal

b) INCREASE HYDROGEN Load: DKA or Lactic Acid
c) DECREASE HYDROGEN EXCRETION by Kidney: UREMIC ACIDOSIS or RTA
2) Two (2) Types: ELEVATED ANION GPA or a NORMAL ANION GAP with HYPERCHLOREMIA!!!!!

Question 23

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Causes of HIGH ANION GAP

Answer

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” MUDPILES”

• M ‐ METHANOL – formic A

• U ‐ UREMIA (renal failure)
–  BUN, Creatine
–  Sulfates, phosphate as UNMEASURED ANIONS

• D ‐ DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS
– Glucose; Starvation, Alcohol abuse
– Acetoacetic acid, B‐hydroxybutyric acid

P ‐ PARALDEHYDE
I ‐ INH, IRON
L ‐ LACTIC ACID – Shock, sepsis, low perfusion, marathon runners
E ‐ ETHYLENE GLYCOL (Glycolic Acid)
S ‐ SALICYLATES
CCAT- CO, Cyanide, Alcohol, Toluene

Question 24

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Lactic Acidosis

Answer

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1) TYPE A (TISSUE HYPOXIA)- Shock, Severe Anemia, Heart Failure, CO Poisoning
2) TYPE B1 (Associated with SYSTEMIC DISORDERS) DM, Liver Failure, Sepsis, Seizures
3) TYPE B2 (Associated with DRUGS/ TOXINS) Ethanol, Methanol, Ethylene Glycol, ASA
4) TYPE B3 (Associated with INBORN ERRORS OF METABOLISM) G6PD Deficiency

Question 25

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Other Tests for Lactic Acidosis

Answer

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1) Echocardiogram
2) Lactic Acid Level
3) Cardiac Enzymes (Troponin I, CK MB)

Question 26

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Case #2

68‐year‐old African American female presents to the emergency department in a lethargic state. History from the family is for the past 3‐4 weeks, she has developed anorexia, CONFUSION, edema and weight gain.
PMH is positive for POORLY CONTROLLED HYPERTENSION
and DIABETES MELLITUS, DJD and hypothyroidism.
Medications – HCTZ 50mg daily, Lantus insulin 20 units hs, NSAID for arthritis and Synthyroid .05 mg orally daily.
Arousable, but lethargic.
BP 158/88, P – 90/min., R 10 breaths/min., Temp. 98°F, O2 sat 88%
Neck veins mildly distended at 45°

• Heart – 2/6 systolic murmur 2nd ICS, RSB with slight
radiation into R carotid

Lungs – Basilar crackles, R > L
Abdomen – Tenderness RUQ, edge of liver is three (3) fingers below costal margin. Percussion span of liver is eight (8) centimeters (normal span)
Extremities – markedPITTING EDEMA of feet, calves and thighs

Tests:
• CBC–Hgb 9 grams, Hct 27%

CMP BUN 110mg/ Creatine 8.0mg, Na 150, K7.0, CL 115, HCO3 10
TSH–10
HbA1C‐ pending

ABG:
– pH 7.1, pCO2 45, pO2 68, HCO3 8

Answer

A

What is your Diagnosis?
- Metabolic ENCAPHALOPATHY - R/O HYPOTHYROID (Myxedema)

Likely Ischemic Cerebral Vascular Disease due to POORLY CONTROLLED HYPERTENSION
Electrolyte/ Acid- Base Disorder
Fluid Overload

What is you DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS?
- Myxedema

Ischemic Cerebral Vascular Disease
Valvular Heart Disease
Heart Failure
Hypertension

ABG’s:
- METABOLIC and RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS

Anion Gap:
= Na - (Cl + HCO3)
= 150 - (115 + 10)
= 25 (HIGH!!!!)

** HIGH ANION GAP METABOLIC ACIDOSIS because of RENAL FAILURE (Retention of Hydrogen Ions) in UREMIC ACIDOSIS

AND

**RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS because the Lungs haven’t compensated as you’d expect for the Metabolic Acidosis by DECREASING the pCO2

TREATMENT:

Dialysis: Hemodialysis
Na HCO3
Synthyroid
Aerosol treatments with NEBULIZERS

Question 27

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Case #3

A 37‐year‐old female presents to the emergency department with a six (6) day history of DIARRHEA.
She has approximately seven (7) stools per day and she is up 3‐4 times through the night with watery, non‐bloody stools.
She is able to drink fluids, soups and jello. She hasn’t traveled out of the country, camped outdoors, or ingested spring or river water.
She states her aunt has Crohn’s disease. She hasn’t been on any antibiotics over the past four (4) months.

PHYSICAL EXAM:
• BP 80/50, P 110/min., R 18/min., Temp. 100°F, O2 Sat 94%

General – PALE, poor skin turgor, dry mucous membranes
Neck veins are flat
Heart – no murmur, S3 or S4 ; tachycardia at 110 p/min.
Lungs – clear
Abdomen – Hyperactive bowel sounds, mildly tender diffusely, no organomegalia
Extremities – COOL TO TOUCH. Tattoo R ankle
Neurologic ‐ normal

TESTS:
• CBC Hb16, Hct 50%, WBC 14,000

CMP– Na 148, K 2.6, CL 114, HCO3 20
Stools–culture for enteric pathogens, ova parasites, WBC’s/hemoccult of stool
ABG’s – pH 7.1, pCO2 34, pO2 92, HCO3 20

Answer

A

Diagnosis:

1) DIARRHEA
a) Secretory
b) Infectious
c) Consider Inflammatory Bowel Disease

2) HYPOVOLEMIA: Volume contracted, possibly electrolyte/ Acid Base Disturbance
3) HYPOTENSION

Anion Gap:
= Na - (Cl + HCO3)
= 148 - (114 + 20)
= 14 (Upper Normal)

** METABOLIC ACIDOSIS with Normal Anion Gap
LOW HCO3 and ELEVATED CL!!!!!!

TREATMENT:
1) IV FLUIDS for VOLUME RESTORATION (Careful not to give too much NaCl or N/S)

2) Could give fluids of 1/2 STRENGTH N/S with Na HCO3 and K!!!!!!!!

Question 28

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Normal Anion Gap Met METABOLIC ACIDOSIS (HCO3 Falls and CL RISES)

aka HYEPRCHLOREMIC MET ACID

“HARDUPS”

Answer

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“HARDUPS”

H: HYPERALIMENTATION
A: ACID INFUSION, Acetazolamide
R: RENAL TUBULAR ACIDOSIS (RTA) - Renal loss of HCO3/ or DECREASED H Secretion
D: DIARRHEA, losing HCO3, DECR K
U: URETERAL SIGMOID or ILEAL DIVERSION, Losing HCO3/ INCR Cl and H Resorption
P: PANCREATIC FISTULA, losing HCO3, and DECR K+
S: SPIRONOLACTONE

Question 29

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Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA)

Answer

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1) DISTAL: Decreased SECRETION of H+, so NOT GETTING RID of ACID, “ Failure to Acidify Urine” aka TYPE I**

2) PROXIMAL: Decreased ABSORPTION of HCO3, so not absorbing Buffer aka TYPE II**
- Possible causes: Multiple Myeloma, Heavy Metal Poisoning, Wilson’s Disease, Amyloidosis

3) HYPERKALEMIC RTA: HYPORENIN and HYPOALDOSTERONE, DECR NH4 Excretion and DECR HCO3 Production aka TYPE IV*****
- Possible causes: Analgesic Nephropathy, Sickle Cell Disease and SLE

Question 30

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Treatment of Metabolic Acidosis

Answer

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1) Treat UNDERLYING CAUSE
2) Treat of CV Compromise; pH Less than 7.2, HCO3 less than 10

3) HCO3 DEFICIT:
= Desired HCO3 - Measured HCO3 x (0.5 x wt in kg)****

4) Treat NaHCO3:
- 1 amp 8.5%, 50 mEq/ 50cc
- Tablets, 650 mg

Question 31

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Case #4

A 46‐year‐old Hispanic male presents to your office with WEAKNESS and a one week history of VOMITING. He states he is NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRINK water, tea or soup without vomiting. HE HASNT EATEN ANY SOLID FOOD for the past six (6) days. He denied diarrhea, or hematemesis. He did admit to CHILLS, malaise and “FELT HOT”, but didn’t take his temperature. His past medical history in unremarkable. Medications and allergies – none

PHYSICAL EXAM:
• BP 90/52, P 118/min., R 20/min.

Temp 101 °F, O2 Sat 90%
General appearance – DRY MUCOUS MEMBRANES, poor skin turgor with mild tenting
Neck veins are flat
Lungs – clear
Heart – no murmur, S3 or S4. Normal S1 and S2 splits on inspiration.
Abdomen – vitiligo areas on abdomen, no distention or organomegaly
Extremities – no edema, normal temperature to touch, no rashes
Neurologic ‐ normal

TESTS:
• CBC, Hb 16.5, Hct 49%, WBC 11,500

CMP: Na 130, CL 88, K 3.0, HCO3 31
Urine CL 10 meq/L
Stool hem occult negative
Blood cultures – pending
ABGs: pH 7.5, pCO2 45, pO2 90, HCO3 31

Answer

A

Differential Diagnosis?
1) VOMITING complicated by VOLUME CONTRACTION

2) HYPOTENSION, TACHYCARDIA Secondary VOLUME LOSS
3) FEVER: R/O Intestinal Infection

ABG Interpretation:
- METABOLIC ALKALOSIS (Due to Vomiting with CONTRACTION ALKALOSIS aka VOLUME LOSS)

TREATMENT:
- IV Fluids (0.9% N/S with KCl) to replenish VOLUME LOSS and DEHYDRATION

Question 32

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Metabolic Alkalosis

Answer

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INCR pH, INCR (Greatly) HCO3, INCR paCO2
Compensate paCO2 INCR 0.7 for every 1 INCR in HCO3 ****
Causes “CLEVER PD” !!!!!!!!!!!
Cl LOSS or HCO3 EXCESS
Volume Contraction
Cl LOSS: VOmiting, N/G Suction, Villous Adenoma, Diuretics
HCO3 EXCESS: Enhanced HCO3 Resorption (Hyperaldosterone, LICORIDE EXCESS)

Question 33

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Metabolic Alkalosis

“CLEVER PD”

Answer

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C: CONTRACTION of Volume

L: LICORICE

E: Endocrine (CONNS, Cushing’s, Bartters)

V: VOMITING

E: Excess Alkali

R: Refeeding ALKALOSIS

P: Post HYPERCAPNIA

D: DIURETICS

Question 34

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Metabolic Alkalosis 2 Types

Answer

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1) CHLORIDE RESPONSIVE:
- Urine Cl is LESS THAN 10 to 20 mEq/ L

Improves with NaCl and Volume
DECR Serum Cl and Volume Contraction
Vomiting, NG Suction, Diuretics

2) CHLORIDE UNRESPONSIVE:
- Urine Cl GREATER THAN 10 to 20 mEq/ L

UNRESPONSIVE to saline
Endocrine Causes: Cartters, Severe K+ Depletion, HYPERAldosteronism, Cushing’s

Question 35

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Treatment for Metabolic Alkalosis

Answer

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1) Treat UNDERLYING CAUSE
2) NaCl, KCl, and Magnesium
3) SPIRONOLACTOEN for Mineralcorticoid Excess

Question 36

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Case #5

A 52‐year‐old female, who is an established patient of yours, presents to the office with a chief complaint of “I FEEL WEAK ALL OVER”. She has had this complaint on other office visits. She is being followed for treatment of HYPERTENSION, however, her BP has been more RESISTANT TO CONTROL despite medications. She is taking a BETA BLOCKER, an ACEI and a VASODILATOR. She does not smoke, or take hormones or use NSAID. She drinks 1‐2 glasses of wine every 2‐3 weeks.

PHYSICAL EXAM:
• BP 168/ 104, P 84/min., R 14/min
• Temp 98.6°F, O2 sat 94%
• DIFFUSE MUSCLE WEAKNESS is noted in hands,arms, and legs
• The remainder of the exam is normal

TESTS:
• CMP – Na 140 meq, K 2.7 meq., CL 102 meq
• HCO3 30 meq
• Mg, Ca – Normal
• BUN 20 mg creatinine 1.0 meq
• ECG (slide)
• CBC – normal
• TSH – normal

ABGs:
- pH 7.5, PCO2 48, pO2 90, HCO3 29

Other Tests:;
• Urine Chloride – HIGH >20
• Aldosterone level – HIGH
• Plasma Renin level‐ LOW

Answer

A

Differential Diagnosis:

1) DIFFUSE MSUCLE WEAKNESS:
a) HYPOTHYROIDISM

b) ELECTROLYTE DISORDER- LOW levels of :
- Na
- K
- Magnesium
- Calcium

2) HYPERTENSION becoming RESISTANT TO TREATMENT

ABGs:

METABOLIC ALKALOSIS
** HYPOKALMEIA

New Diagnosis after OTHER TESTS:
1) Combination fo HYPERTENSION, HYPOKALEMIA

2) METABOLIC ALKALOSIS
3) HYPERALDOSTERONISM (CONN’S SYNDROME)

Question 37

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Conn’s Syndrome

Answer

A

Primary HYPERALDOSTERONISM
MINERALCORTICOID EXCESS
Saline RESISTANT (Urine Cl GREATER THAN 20)
INCREASED HCO3 EXCRETION in URINE

Question 38

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Treatment for Conn’s Syndrome

Answer

A

1) CT of Adrenals
2) ADENOMA (Solitary) 85%————-> LAPAROSCOPIC EXCISION
3) BILATERAL HYPERPLASIA (15%)—–> SPIRONOLACTONE!!!!!!
4) CORRECT HYPOKALEMIA!!!!!

Question 39

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Case #6

A 74‐year‐old who presents to the emergency department with DYSPNEA, COUGH and FEVER. Onset of problems was six (6) days ago. Cough is productive of YELLOW-GREENISH SPUTUM. The DYSPNEA IS AT REST and on any exertional activity. He states his temperature has been up to 101°F, with accompanying shaking chills.
• PMH is pertinent for COPD, oxygen dependent, DJD and IBS. He continues to SMOKE 1⁄2 ppd of cigarettes!!!!!!

• Medications – Spiriva inhaler two (2) puffs daily, Symbicort MDI two (2) puffs BID, aerosol nebulizer with albuterol with N/S 3‐4x/day and Prednisone 20 mg po daily for past six (6) months

PHYSICAL EXAM:
• Generally appears to have RESPIRATORY DISTRESS, using accessory muscles of respiration. Breathing is RAPID (26‐28 x/min.) and SHALLOW, lips are pursed.

BP 110/70, P 120 irregular/min., R 28/min., Temp 101F, O2 sat 70% (on ambient aka room air)
Neck veins DISTENDED

• Lungs ‐ ↓ breath sounds bilaterally with suspected
crackles left lung lower lobe

Heart – IRREGULAR rhythm, RAPID RATE (approx 120/min) no obvious murmur
Abdomen – thin, no organomegaly, decreased bowel sounds, non‐distended, scar RLQ
Extremities – nicotine stain on fingers. Feet are cool with bluish colored toes, no pulses in either foot are palpable.
Neuro – Brisk reflexes arms and legs.
No cranial nerve deficit. Alert and oriented

TESTS:
• CXR (Incr AP Diametet)

EKG (Peaked T Waves)
CBC – WBC 17,500, Hb 12, Hct 36
CMP – Na 130, K 3.8, CL 102, HCO3 29, BUN 54, creatinine 1.4
Sputum – epithelial cells, no WBC’s
Blood cultures ‐ pending

ABGs:
- pH 7.14, pCO2 70, pO2 50, HCO3 29

Answer

A

Diagnosis:
1) Probable PNEUMONIA, CAP (Community Acquired Pneumonia): Immunosuppressed DUE TO Chronic Steroid Use

2) EXACERBATION of COPD Secondary to INFECTION
3) TOBACCO ADDICTION
4) Peripheral Vascular Disease SECONDARY to ARTERIAL SCLEROSIS OBLITERATIONS (PVD Secondary to ASO)

ABGs:
- RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS (Acute) with HYPOXIA

Question 40

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Respiratory Acidosis

Answer

A

DECR pH, INCR (Greatly) paCO2, INCR HCO3
Anything that causes HYPOVENTILATION or CNS DEPRESSIOn: Drugs, CVA, Neuromuscular Airway Obstruction, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Edema, Pneumothorax, Pleural Disease, COPD, Restrictive Disease (Disorders of the Chest Wall, Resp Muscles)

Question 41

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Treatment for Respiratory Acidosis

Answer

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1) ADMIT to the Hospital (ICU) Cardiac Monitor and CONTINUOUS OXIMETRY
2) AEROSOL Treatments, every 4 hr around the Clock (Beta Agonists, Inhaled Steroids)
3) NASAL and ORAL Tracheal Suction Prn
4) If AIRWAY compromised or gases worsen, BiPAP or CPAP, may need INTUBATION and Mechanical Ventilation
5) IV Steroids: Methylprednisolone 125 mg. IV
6) Sputum for Gram Staina dn C&S
7) Blood Cultures: Pending
8) Begin IV Antibiotics with coverage AGAINST Community Acquired Pathogens

Question 42

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Case #7

A 21‐year‐old female college student presents to the emergency department with a history of RIGHT FLANK PAIN, FEVER, CHILLS and dyspnea. She has biochemistry test in the morning.

No significant PMH

PHYSICAL EXAM:
• BP 100/68, P 110/min., R 28/min., Temp 100°F, O2 sat 89%

Neck – THYROID ENLARGED, non tender, no JVD
Lungs – clear
Heart – no murmur, S3 or S4. Soft 1/6 systolic murmur over apex
Abdomen – soft, no guarding or rigidity. Decreased bowel sounds. TENDERNESS to light percussion/palpation over the RIGHT COSTOVERTEBRAL ANGLE (Right flank)
Extremities – warm, but no rash
Neurologic – Brisk DTR’s (2+/4) bilaterally; slight tremor of hands

What TESTs?
• CBC
• CMP
• Blood cultures
• UAwithC&amp;S
• TSH,freeT4
• Renalultrasound,CTofabdomen 
• ABG’s

Interpretation of TESTS:
• CBC – Hb 15, Hct 45, WBC 21,000 – INFECTION

CMP – normal
Blood cultures – pending
TSH DECR, free T4 INCR
UA – TNTC WBC’s in urine, CLOUDY and NITRATE POSITIVE
C & S pending
Renal Ultrasound:
L Kidney normal
R kidney mildly ENLARGED!!!!

ABGs:
- pH 7.56, pCO2 20, pO2 89, HCO3 20

Answer

A

Diagnosis:
1) Probably UTI (Pyelonephritis)

Differentail Diagnosis:

Sepsis
Renal Abscess
HYPERVENTIALTION
R/O Hyperthyroidism

ABGs:
- RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS (Acute)

Why is she Breathing so fast?
- ? Septic: Pyelonephritis, Renal Abscess

? Hyperthyroid
? Anxiety: Biochemistry Test
Pain/ Fever

TREATMENT:
- IVs to HydrateN/S

IV Antibiotics
CT of Abdomen and Pelvis
NOTE: Respiratory HYPERVENTILATION may also be DUE TO INFECTION (Sepsis)
Other factors include HYPERTHYROIDISM and ANXIETY

Question 43

Q

Respiratory Alkalosis

“CHAMPS”

Answer

A

INCR pH
DECR (Greatly) paCO2
DECR HCO3

C: CNS Disease

H: HYPOXIA

A: ANXIETY

M: Mechanical Ventilation

P: PROGESTERONE

S: Salicylates/ Sepsis/ Stress

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