Respiratory Acidosis/alkalosis Flashcards
1
Q
anxiety leading to hyperventilation
A
respiratory alkalosis
2
Q
COPD
A
respiratory acidosis
3
Q
PE
A
respiratory alkalosis
4
Q
salicylate poisoning (initial stages)
A
respiratory alkalosis
5
Q
life-threatening asthma (decompensated)
A
respiratory acidosis
6
Q
obesity hypoventilation syndrome
A
respiratory acidosis
7
Q
CNS disorders e.g. stroke, subarachnoid haemorrhage, enxephalitis
A
respiratory alkalosis
8
Q
benzodiazepine overdose
A
respiratory acidosis
9
Q
opiate overdose
A
respiratory acidosis
10
Q
altitude
A
respiratory acidosis
11
Q
pregnancy
A
respiratory alkalosis
12
Q
neuromuscular disease
A
respiratory acidosis
