Respiratory Acidosis Flashcard

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What lab values are associated with respiratory acidosis? Options: Decreased CO2 / Increased pH, Increased CO2 / Decreased pH, Increased CO2 / Increased pH, Decreased CO2 / Decreased pH

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Increased CO2 / Decreased pH

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Which of the following is a cause of respiratory acidosis? Hyperventilation, Retaining CO2 from decreased respiratory rate, Increased oxygen intake, Excessive exercise

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Retaining CO2 from decreased respiratory rate

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Which of the following is a symptom of respiratory acidosis? Increased energy, Muscle weakness, Hyperactivity, Increased appetite

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Muscle weakness

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Why can the symptoms of respiratory acidosis be confusing?

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They are also symptoms of hypoxia

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What lab values are associated with respiratory alkalosis?

Back

Decreased CO2 / Increased pH

Front

What is a common cause of respiratory alkalosis? Options: Hypoventilation, Hyperventilation, High altitude, Excessive exercise

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Hyperventilation

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Which of the following is a symptom of respiratory alkalosis?
Bradycardia,
Lethargy,
Hyperkalemia,
Constipation

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Lethargy

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Why can respiratory alkalosis be confusing to diagnose?

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Its symptoms are similar to respiratory acidosis.

Front

What lab values are typically decreased in metabolic acidosis? Options: Increased HCO3 / Increased pH, Decreased HCO3 / Decreased pH, Increased HCO3 / Decreased pH, Decreased HCO3 / Increased pH

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Decreased HCO3 / Decreased pH

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Which of the following is a common cause of metabolic acidosis? Hypertension, Diabetes, Hyperthyroidism, Asthma

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Diabetes