Anion gap Flashcards
1
Q
What type ofarterial blood gas result can diarrhoea result in?
A
Metabolic acidosis with a normal ion gap
2
Q
How can the anion gap be calculated?
A
(sodium + potassium) - (bicarbonate + chloride
3
Q
What type of arterial blood gas result can Diabetic ketoacidosis and salicylates poisoning result in?
A
Metabolic acidosis with a raised anion gap
4
Q
What type of blood gas result can vomiting result in?
A
Metabolic alkalosis
5
Q
What can the use of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for fluid therapy in patients requiring large volumes result in?
A
Hyperchloraemic metabolic acidosis
6
Q
What type of blood gas result can Addison’s cause?
A
Metabolic acidosis with a normal anion gap
7
Q
What type of blood gas result can obesity hypoventilation syndrome cause?
A
Respiratory acidosis.
