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Acid/Base Flashcards

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S/S of alkalosis

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Increased neuromuscular irritability
Tetany, parasthesias, seizures.
confusion, lethargy

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Major causes of metabolic alkalosis

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Vomiting, antacids
Diuretics
Hypercalcemia
Contraction alkalosis

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Contraction alkalosis

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Caused by volume depletion

Dehydration, diuretics

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How to treat chloride-sensitive metabolic alkalosis

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IV NaCl

Urinary Cl is <10

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Chloride insensitive metabolic alkalosis

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Direct stimulation of kidneys to retain bicarb.

Usually caused by glucocorticoids

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