Acid-Base Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
How do you calculate the expected degree of respiratory compensation for metabolic acidosis and alkalosis?
A
Acidosis: PCO2 = 1.5 x bicard + 8
Alkalosis: PCO2 = 0.7 x bicarb + 20
2
Q
How do you calculate an anion gap?
A
Na - (Cl + HCO3)
3
Q
RTA type 2 causes what type of acidosis? What is the electrolyte lost?
A
normal anion gap metabolic acidosis
HCO3
4
Q
What acid base abnormality can occur from diuretic use? What diuretics classically cause this?
A
metabolic alkalosis
loop and thiazide diuretics
