Acidosis/alkalosis

Question 1

Respiratory acidosis causes

Answer 1

Low respiratory stimuli (in the case of drug od, anesthesia), COPD, pneumonia, atelectasis.

Question 2

Respiratory alkalosis symptoms

Answer 2

Seizures, deep rapid breathing, hyperventilating, tachycardia, low or normal bp, hypokalemia, numbness/tingling of extremities, lethargy, confusion, light headedness, n/v.

Question 3

Respiratory alkalosis causes

Answer 3

Hyperventilation (caused by anxiety, pulmonary embolism, fear), mechanical ventilation.

Question 4

Metabolic acidosis symptoms

Answer 4

HA, decreased BP, hyperkalemia, muscle twitching, warm flushed skin (caused by vasodilation), n/v/d, changes in LOC, kussmaul respirations (compensatory hyperventilation).

Question 5

Metabolic acidosis causes

Answer 5

Diabetic ketoacidosis, severe diarrhea, renal failure, shock.

Question 6

Metabolic alkalosis symptoms

Answer 6

Restlessness followed by lethargy, tachycardia, compensatory hypoventilation, confusion, low LOC, dizziness, irritability, n/v/d, tremors, muscle cramps, tingling of fingers & toes, hypokalemia.

Question 7

Metabolic alkalosis causes

Answer 7

Severe vomiting, excessive GI suctioning, diuretics, excessive sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3)

Question 8

Respiratory acidosis symptoms

Answer 8

Rapid, shallow breathing. Low bp with vasodilation. Dyspnea, HA, hyperkalemia, dysthymia (because of high k), drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, muscle weakness, hyperreflexia.