acid base Flashcards

1
Q

a pH of 7.49 would be considered _____

A

alkalosis

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2
Q

what are some causes of metabolic alkalosis?

A

excessive vomiting
gastric suction
diuretic overuse
antacid overuse
Na/K loss or dehydration

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3
Q

interpret the following:
pH 7.2
PaCO2 49
HCO3 23

A

uncompensated respiratory acidosis

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4
Q

what is the effect of increased respiratory rate on pH?

A

decreases pH and becomes more acidotic

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5
Q

interpret the following:
pH 7.36
PaCO2 31
HCO3 13

A

fully compensated metabolic acidosis

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