Causes of acid-base imbalances

Question 1

Metabolic acidosis

Answer 1

-Diarrhea
-Sepsis
-Salicylate overdose
-Renal failure
-DKA
-Shock

Question 2

Metabolic Alkalosis

Answer 2

-GI losses (secretions)
-Overuse of antacids
-potassium wasting diuretics

Question 3

Respiratory Alkalosis

Answer 3

-Hypoventilation d/t
-Drug overdose
-Airway obstruction
-Chest trauma
-COPD
-Neuromuscular disease
-pulmonary edema

Question 4

Respiratory Acidosis

Answer 4

-Hyperventilation d/t
-anxiety
-high altitude
-fever
-pregnancy
-hypoxia
-excessive tidal volume in ventilated patients
-initial stage of pulmonary embolus