Acid-Base

Question 1

Metabolic acidosis

Answer 1

• diarrhea
• ESRD
• DKA

Question 2

Metabolic alkalosis

Answer 2

• vomiting
• gastric suctioning
• antacids
• hypokalemia (low potassium increases pH)

Question 3

Main cause of DKA

Answer 3

acute viral upper respiratory infection

Question 4

DKA s/s

Answer 4

• D
  
  • Dehydration
• K
  
  • Ketones
  • Kussmals
  • High K+
• A
  
  • Acidosis
  • Acetone breath
  • Anorexia d/t nausea
• Hyperglycemia

Question 5

DKA treatment

Answer 5

• Insulin IV (regular)
• IV fluids 200 ml/hr

Question 6

compensated or uncompensated

Answer 6

pH is between 7.35 and 7.45, it is compensated