Metabolic acidosis Flashcards
1
Q
Which organ has the problem?
A
Kidney
2
Q
Which organ is going to compensate?
A
Lungs
3
Q
What chemical will the lungs compensate with?
A
CO2
4
Q
Which kidney chemicals are causing the problem?
A
Bicarb and hydrogen
5
Q
Too much or too little bicarb?
A
Too little
6
Q
Too much or too little hydrogen?
A
Too much
7
Q
pH low or high?
A
low
8
Q
Will respiratory rate increase or decrease?
A
Increase (rid acid)
9
Q
What are causes of metabolic acidosis?
A
- DKA
- Starvation
- Renal failure
- Severe diarrhea
10
Q
Why does DKA and starvation cause metabolic acidosis?
A
-cells starving –> break down fat for energy –> ketones –> acidosis
11
Q
Why does severe diarrhea cause metabolic acidosis?
A
Lower GI = think base, so losing base
12
Q
What are signs and symptoms of metabolic acidosis?
A
- Depends on cause
- Hyperkalemia (muscle twitching, muscle weakness, flaccid paralysis, arrhythmias)
- Increased Respiratory rate (kussmal respirations)
13
Q
Treatment of metabolic acidosis?
A
-Treat cause
14
Q
Metabolic acidosis= what in regards to K?
A
Hyperkalemia
