Acid Base Flashcards

1
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Anion gap calculation

A

Anion gap = (Na + K) - (Cl + HCO3)

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2
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What does cause acidosis without increased anion gap?

A

Respiratory or hyperchloremia (high Cl)

Examples: RTA (failure of bicarb buffer system), diarrhea (loss of intestinal bicarb)

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3
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Five causes of increased anion gap

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ketosis, lactic acidosis, acetaminophen toxicity, EG toxicity, renal failure

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4
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Four causes of metabolic acidosis with NORMAL anion gap

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diarrhea, vomiting, RTA, Addison’s

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5
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What does cause acidosis with increased anion gap?

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salicylates, ethylene glycol, lactic acidosis, CKD, DKA (caused by gain of acid)

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