Acid-Base Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Metabolic Acidosis
A
Decreased HCO3
Decreased pH
Increased H+
Hyperventilation- blow off CO2
2
Q
Metabolic Alkalosis
A
Increased HCO3
Increased pH
Decreased H+
Hypoventilation- retain CO2
3
Q
Respiratory Acidosis
A
Decreased pH
Increased pCO2
Kidneys retain HCO3, excrete H+
4
Q
Respiratory Alkalosis
A
Decreased pCO2
Increased pH
Kidneys excrete HCO3, retain H+
5
Q
pCO2
A
Lungs(respiratory)
6
Q
HCO3
A
Kidneys(metabolic)
7
Q
Acidemia
A
pH < 7.35
Due to increase in H+ production
8
Q
Alkalema
A
pH>7.45
Due to decreased H+ production