Causes
What condition is commonly associated with metabolic acidosis due to kidney dysfunction?
Chronic kidney disease
What symptom might you see in a patient with respiratory alkalosis?
tingling/numbness in extremities
dizziness
SOB
What blood test is used to assess the pH level of the blood?
arterial blood gas (ABG) test
A patient presents with confusion, rapid breathing, and low blood pH. What type of acid-base imbalance might they have?
metabolic acidosis
Name a respiratory condition that can lead to respiratory alkalosis
Hyperventilation
Which symptom is commonly associated with metabolic acidosis?
Kussmaul respirations (fast deep breaths)
Tachycardia (accelerated heartbeat)
Which test measures the difference or gap between the negatively charged and positively charged electrolytes in your blood.
anion gap
A patient has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and presents with drowsiness and elevated pCO2. What acid-base imbalance might this indicate?
respiratory acidosis
What is a common cause of metabolic alkalosis related to excessive loss of gastric acid?
prolonged vomitting
In metabolic alkalosis, what might be a key symptom related to muscle function?
muscle twitching or cramps
What might an elevated bicarbonate level indicate?
metabolic alkalosis
A patient with a recent history of severe diarrhea presents with muscle cramps and an elevated anion gap. What type of acid-base imbalance might they have?
metabolic acidosis
what hormone causes metabolic alkalosis?
high levels of ALDOSTERONE
Which symptom could indicate respiratory acidosis?
confusion
drowsiness
hyperventilating
Which blood gas value would be elevated in a patient with respiratory acidosis?
partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2)
A patient has a recent history of overuse of antacids and presents with muscle twitching and a high bicarbonate level. What acid-base imbalance might they be experiencing?
metabolic alkalosis