Metabolic acid base disturbance Flashcards
1
Q
Cause of metabolic acidosis
A
- renal failure
- diabetic ketoacidosis
- Hypoxia/spesis induced lactic acidosis
- Hyperkalemia (hypoaldosteronism)
- Diarrhea
2
Q
Signs of metabolic acidosis
A
- headache
- increase in heart rate
- osteoporosis
- fruity breath smell (in diabetic ketoacidosis)
- compensatory hyperventilation
3
Q
Causes of metabolic alkalosis
A
- renal failure
- Vomiting (gastric acid)
- Hypochloremia
- Hypokalemia/ Hyperaldosteronism
4
Q
Signs of metabolic alkalosis
A
- compensatory hypoventilation
- arrhythmia
- muscle weakness
- headache
