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Metabolic Acidosis Flashcards

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What pH & PaCO2 & HCO3 Levels will be seen in Metabolic Acidosis?

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LOW pH 26

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What are some major causes of Metabolic Acidosis?

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  1. Decrease in HCO3

i. e. Excreted by Kidneys or Excess Acid Production

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What are the Major Causes & Risk Factors R/T Metabolic Acidosis?

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  1. Excess Acid Production: Ketoacidosis (DM, Starvation, Alcoholism)
  2. Decrease Acid Excretion: Renal Failure
  3. Bicarbonate Loss: Diarrhea, Ileostomy Drainage
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What are the Signs & Symptoms R/T Metabolic Acidosis?

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  1. Weakness
  2. Fatigue
  3. Anorexia
  4. N/V
  5. ALOC
  6. Skin Flushing
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What is the Compensatory Mechanism for Metabolic Acidosis?

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The Lungs Will Blow Off CO2

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