Metabolic alkalosis Flashcards
1
Q
Which organ has a problem?
A
Kidneys
2
Q
Which organ is going to compensate?
A
Lungs
3
Q
What chemical will 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 much
6
Q
Too much or too little hydrogen?
A
Too little
7
Q
pH high or low?
A
high
8
Q
What are causes of metabolic alkalosis?
A
- loss of upper GI contents (upper Gi think acid, losing acid)
- Too many antacids (too much base)
9
Q
What are s/s of metabolic alkalosis?
A
- Depends on cause
- Serum K will go down, so muscle cramps and life threatening arrhythmias
10
Q
Treatment for metabolic alkalosis?
A
- Fix problem
- Replace K
11
Q
Metabolic alkalosis = what regarding K?
A
Hypokalemia
