Metabolic Imbalances

Question 1

Low pH, Low HCO3

Answer 1

Metabolic ACIDosis

Question 2

can be caused by too much hydrogen in the blood or too much bicarbonate leaving the body via kidneys

Answer 2

Metabolic Acidosis

Question 3

cations minus anions= ?

Answer 3

anion gap

Question 4

caused by accumulation of acid in the body and kidney is not excreting it properly

Answer 4

HIGH anion gap

Question 5

caused by loss of bicarbonate via diarrhea

Answer 5

LOW anion gap

Question 6

Excess acid (H+) in blood can cause body to move hydrogen IN TO the cell and push K+ out of cell IN TO blood causing _____.

Answer 6

HYPERKALEMIA

Question 7

Headache
confusion
lethargy
nausea
vomiting
increased RR
decreased BP

Answer 7

signs and symptoms of Metabolic Acidosis

Question 8

What is the treatment for Metabolic Acidosis?
Monitor levels of what?
example of diagnostic test?

Answer 8

Administer HCO3.
Monitor levels of potassium
EKGs

Question 9

Loss of some acid (vomiting, NG tube suction) OR excess of HCO3 (consumption via antacid tablets, diuretic use)

Answer 9

The cause of Metabolic Alkalosis

Question 10

High pH, High HCO3

Answer 10

Metabolic ALKALosis

Question 11

numbness
tingling
weakness
respiratory depression 
(similar to Hypocalcemia)

Answer 11

signs and symptoms of Metabolic Alkalosis

Question 12

How does the respiratory system compensate for alkalosis?

Answer 12

it may DECREASE your RR in an attempt to hang on to CO2 (acid) in order to INCREASE acid levels