Metabolic Alkalosis

Question 1

Metabolic alkalosis occurs when bicarbonate concentrations are elevated

Answer 1

The bicarbonate ions then interact with hydrogen ions in solution, forming H2CO3. The resulting decrease in hydrogen concentrations cause signs of alkalosis.

Question 2

Metabolic alkalosis is rare one interesting cause is known as alkaline tide

Answer 2

Alkaline tide is due to influx into the ECF of large numbers of bicarbonate ions associated with the secretion of hydrochloric acid by the gastric mucosa

Question 3

Alkaline tide

Answer 3

1. Temporarily increases the bicarbonate concentration in the ECF during meals.
2. Repeated vomiting may bring on serious metabolic alkalosis because the stomach continues to generate stomach acids to replace those that are lost.
3. As a result the bicarbonate concentration of the ECF continues to increase

Question 4

Compensation for metabolic alkalosis

Answer 4

Involves a decrease in the breathing rate, coupled with an increased loss of bicarbonate in Urine

Question 5

Treatment of mild cases

Answer 5

Controlling the vomiting

Administering solutions that contain NaCl or KCl

Question 6

Treatment of acute cases of metabolic acidosis

Answer 6

1. Administering ammonium chloride (NH4CL)
2. Ammonium chloride leads to the internal generation of HCL.
3. As the HCl diffuses into the bloodstream, pH falls to normal levels.