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Acidosis/Alkalosis Flashcards

1
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What is the normal value for pH?

A

7.35-7.45

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2
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What is the normal value for PaCO2?

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35-45

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3
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What do you check first?

A

pH

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4
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What is the normal value for HCO3?

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22-26

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5
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If the pH is normal it is…

A

compensated

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6
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If the pH is normal you check…

A

HCO2 and PaCO2

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7
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PCAO reflects…

A

respiratory

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8
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HCO3 reflects….

A

metabolic

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9
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What is the normal P02 range?

A

> 80%

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10
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Decrease in pH means….

A

acidosis

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11
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Respiratory means

A

if the PaCO2 is off

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12
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Metabolic means..

A

if the HCO is off

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13
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Increase in pH means…

A

alkalosis

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14
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Partial compensation

A

pH normal range

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15
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What are the two ranges that are off in respiratory acidosis?

A

pH is lowered

PaCO2 is higher

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16
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What are the two ranges that are off in metabolic acidosis?

A

pH is lower

HCO2 is lower

17
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What are the two ranges that are off in respiratory alkalosis?

A

pH is higher

PaCO2 is lower

18
Q

What are the two ranges that are off in metabolic alkalosis?

A

pH is higher

HCO2 is higher

19
Q

What are manifestations of acidosis?

A

lethargy to coma, bradycardia, hyperkalemia and hypercalcemia

20
Q

What are manifestations of alkalosis?

A

anxiety, irritability, tachycardia, hypoklameia and hypocalcemia

21
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What is the #1 treatment for metabolic acidosis?

A

sodium bicarbonate IV

22
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What is the #1 treatment for metabolic alkalosis?

A

sodium and KCL replacement

23
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What is the #1 treatment for respiratory acidosis?

A

improve ventilation

24
Q

What is the #1 treatment for respiratory alkalosis?

A

rebreathing mask

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