Acidosis and Alkalosis

Question 1

Amount of hydrogen ions secreted by the distal nephron per day

Answer 1

40-60 mmol/d

Question 2

A decrease in serum albumin by 1 g/dL from the normal value (4.5 g/dL) decreases the anion gap by this value

Answer 2

2.5 meq/L

Question 3

Changes in CNS and peripheral nervous system function with metabolic alkalosis are similar to those seen in this electrolyte abnormality

Answer 3

Hypocalcemia

Question 4

Amount of bicarbonate filtered by the kidney per day

Answer 4

4000 mmol/day