Acid base balance Flashcards
1
Q
Hypokalaemia causes what on ABG?
A
Metabolic alkalosis.
2
Q
What would gastric outlet obstruction cause on ABG?
A
Metablolic alkalosis.
3
Q
Man dragged out of river?
A
Mixed resp and metabolic acidosis.
4
Q
COPD infective exacerbation?
A
Respiratory acidosis
5
Q
Opiate overdose?
A
Respiratory acidosis.
6
Q
Aspirin overdose ABG?
A
Respiratory alkalosis. If u suspect aspirin OD, do an ABG.
7
Q
Benzos and opioids cause what on ABG?
A
Resp acidosis.
8
Q
Pulmonary embolism on ABG?
A
Resp Alkalosis
9
Q
Pregnancy on ABG?
A
Resp alkalosis
10
Q
Anxiety on ABG
A
Resp alkalosis.
