Metabolic Acidosis Flashcards
1
Q
Differential for AG metabolic acidosis?
A
KARMEL
Ketoacidosis ASA Renal failure Methanol Ethylene glycol Lactic acidosis
2
Q
How to calculate anion gap?
A
AG = Na - Bicarb - Cl
3
Q
How to tell if AG metabolic acidosis if DKA?
A
Check for ketones in urine
4
Q
How to treat DKA?
A
Fluids for to lower BG
Insulin to close anion gap
Potassium (give if potassium is in normal range)
Look for precipitant
5
Q
How to calculate osmolar gap?
A
Osm = 2*Na + Glu + BUN
OG = measured - calculated
normal is <10
6
Q
Differential for osmolar gap?
A
methanol ethylene glycol acetone isopropyl alcohol mannitol, sorbitol
