Acids and Bases

Question 1

metabolic alkalosis

Answer 1

increase bicarbon, decrease H+ and increased C02

Question 2

possible causes of alkolosis

Answer 2

prolonged vomitting, excessive ingestion of antacids

Question 3

respiratory alkalosis

Answer 3

C02 elimination excessive, decreased H, decreased C02, decreased bicarb

Question 4

possible causes of respiratory alkalosis

Answer 4

hyperventilitaion and high altitude

Question 5

metabolic acidosis

Answer 5

increased H+, decreased HC03 and decreased PC02

Question 6

possible causes of metabolic acidosis

Answer 6

ketosis, kidney damage, chronic diarrhea, excessive lactate production

Question 7

respiratory acidosis

Answer 7

increased PC02, increased H+ and increased bicarb

Question 8

what causes respiratory acidosis

Answer 8

pneumonia, ephysema, severe asthma, edema, CHD, drugs inhibiting respiratory centers

Question 9

acidosis is defined as PH

Answer 9

less than 7.35

Question 10

alkalosis is defined as a pH of

Answer 10

greater than 7.45

Question 11

the bicarbon to H2C03 ration should be

Answer 11

20:1