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Acid Base Imbalances Flashcards

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Respiratory acidosis

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pH low
PCO2 high

Kidneys conserve bicarbonate

Respiratory and CNS depression

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Respiratory alkalosis

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pH high
PCO2 low

Kidneys eliminate bicarbonate

Hyperventilation, anxiety, diabetic ketoacidosis

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Metabolic acidosis

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pH low
PO2 low
HCO3 low

Hyperventilation to blow off excess CO2 and conserve HCO3

Diarrhea, renal failure, aspirin overdose

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Metabolic alkalosis

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pH high
PO2 high
HCO3 high

Hypoventilation to ^ CO2 and excrete HCO3

Hypercalcemia, antacid overdose

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