Sodium Bicarbonate Quiz

What year did a French chemist first make sodium carbonate?

• 1791

• 1900

• 1950

• 1850

Which condition is NOT typically treated with sodium bicarbonate in the ICU?

• Hypertension

• Hyperkalemia

• Cardiac arrest

• Metabolic acidosis

Which of the following is NOT a use of sodium bicarbonate in drug toxicities?

• Tricyclic antidepressant overdose

• Insulin overdose

• Methanol poisoning

• Aspirin overdose

What is a potential adverse effect of sodium bicarbonate?

• Hypotension

• Alkalosis

• Hyperthermia

• Hypoglycemia

Which of the following is a contraindication for using sodium bicarbonate?

• Diabetic ketoacidosis

• Hyperkalemia

• Metabolic acidosis

• Respiratory alkalosis

What is the typical concentration for an IV push of sodium bicarbonate?

• 200 ml equivalents in 200 ml

• 150 ml equivalents in 150 ml

• 50 ml equivalents in 50 ml

• 100 ml equivalents in 100 ml

How is the plasma concentration of sodium bicarbonate regulated?

• By the kidneys

• By the heart

• By the liver

• By the lungs

What should be monitored to avoid the risk of alkalosis when administering sodium bicarbonate?

• Blood glucose levels

• Blood pH, pO2, pCO2, and serum electrolytes

• Heart rate

• Respiratory rate

What is the effect of sodium bicarbonate on potassium levels?

• Fluctuates potassium levels

• Increases potassium levels

• No effect on potassium levels

• Decreases potassium levels

What should be avoided when administering sodium bicarbonate in the same line?

• Magnesium

• Iron

• Calcium

• Zinc