Acid- Base Imbalance Flashcards
What are the common causes of metabolic acidosis?
Chronic renal disease
What are the common causes of metabolic acidosis?
Sepsis
What are the common causes of metabolic acidosis?
Pancreatitis
What are the common causes of metabolic acidosis?
Severe Diarrhea
What are the common causes of metabolic acidosis?
Dehydration
What are the common causes of metabolic acidosis?
Obstructions: small bowel, intestinal, pancreatic, etc.
What are the common causes of metabolic alkalosis?
Vomiting
What are the common causes of metabolic alkalosis?
NG suctioning
What are the common causes of metabolic alkalosis?
Excessive intake of antacids
What are the common causes of metabolic alkalosis?
Diuretic Therapy
What are the common causes of metabolic alkalosis?
Gastric fluid loss
What are the common causes of metabolic alkalosis?
Aldosterone excess
What are the common causes of respiratory acidosis?
Chronic Bronchitis
What are the common causes of respiratory acidosis?
Chronic Bronchitis
What are the common causes of respiratory acidosis?
Emphysema
What are the common causes of respiratory acidosis?
PNA
What are the common causes of respiratory acidosis?
Hemo/Pneumothorax
What are the common causes of respiratory acidosis?
Pulmonary edema
What are the common causes of respiratory acidosis?
Airway Obstruction
What are the common causes of respiratory acidosis?
Severe Hypokalemia
What are the common causes of respiratory acidosis?
Myasthenia gravis
What are the common causes of respiratory acidosis?
Depression of respiratory center in medulla:head, injuries, opiates, etc.
What are the common causes of respiratory alkalosis?
Hyperventilation
What are the common causes of respiratory alkalosis?
Anemia
