Acid Base Flashcards
1
Q
Bicarb is produced where?
A
Renal tubules
2
Q
Normal location of sodium
A
Extra cellular fluid
3
Q
Where is potassium normally?
A
Intercellular
4
Q
Why is potassium in serum > plasma?
A
Platelets release K+ when clotting
5
Q
Major cause of hyperkalemia
A
Bicarb loss acidosis
6
Q
What changes indicate a metabolic acidosis?
A
Decreased bicarb or total CO2
7
Q
What indicates a metabolic alkalosis?
A
Increased bicarb or total CO2
8
Q
Main cause of metabolic alkalosis
A
Gastric/Abomasal loss of HCL = net bicarb gain
9
Q
Paradoxical aciduria
A
Acidic urine with a metabolic alkalosis
10
Q
Acid Base in cattle w/renal failure
A
Metabolic alkalosis
