acid base imbalances Flashcards
1
Q
3 mechanisms to maintain pH balance
A
- buffer pairs
- resp system
- kidney modications
2
Q
S&S of alkosis
A
restlessness muscle twitching tetany tingling SCD
3
Q
S&S of acidosis
A
head ache confusion lethargy weakness SCD
4
Q
normal pH of urine
A
4-8
5
Q
diabetic ketoacidosis
A
- acid build up, break down of fat in body
- decrease serum bicarb, as a diabetic you pee a lot, and don’t have enough time to reabsorb bicarb
