Lecture 2 - Basic bonds and structures

Question 1

What is a standard (healthy range) for blood pH?

Answer 1

7.35 - 7.45

Question 2

What does metabolic acidosis with a high anion gap suggest?

Answer 2

Lactic acidosis or ketoacidosis replace HCO3-

Question 3

What does metabolic acidosis with a norma anion gap suggest?

Answer 3

Excessive loss of bicarbonate (potentially through diarrhea or surgical drainage, or renal tubular acidosis)