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Acids/Bases

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What are the signs and symptoms of Respiratory Acidosis? hypoventilation, rapid shallow respirations, increased BP, dyspnea Headache, Hyperkalemia, Disorientation, increased cardiac output, muscle weakness, hypoxia, decreased pH, increased pCO2
What are the signs and symptoms of Respiratory Alkalosis? seizures, deep rapid breathing, hyperventilation, confusion, hypokalemia, lightheadedness, tingling of extremities, increased pH, decreased pCO2
What are the signs and symptoms of Metabolic Acidosis? Headache, disorientation, hyperkalemia, muscle twitching, changes in LOC, kussmaul respirations(compensatory hyperventilation,) decreased pH, decreased HCO3
What are the signs and symptoms of Metabolic Alkalosis Restlessness followed by lethargy, dysrhythmias, compensatory hypoventilation, diarrhea, confusion (decreased LOC,) N/V, slow respirations, hypokalemia, increased pH, increased HCO3
Acid Base Mnemonic ROME Respiratory Opposite Metabolic Equal
What is the acid base balance? The balance b/t the acids and the alkaline within the body
What is the purpose of the acid base balance? to produce chemical reactions necessary for life
What are the 3 regulatory methods? Chemical buffers, Respiratory system, Kidneys
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