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The early stage of vomiting causes metabolic alkalosis
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoMetabolic alkalosis occurs when the body has more base than acid in the system. Chemists use the term "pH" to describe how acidic or alkaline (also called basic) a substance is.
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Prolonged vomiting of stomach contents will result in?
metabolic alkalosis.
How is metabolic alkalosis diagnosed?
Metabolic alkalosis may be suspected based on symptoms, but often may not be noticeable. The condition is usually confirmed by laboratory tests on blood and urine samples. Blood pH above 7.45 confirms the condition.
Would a person who is hyperventilating suffer from alkalosis or acidosis?
When the pH level in blood falls below 7.35, then acidosis has occurred. On the other hand, when the pH in blood goes above 7.45, then that alkalosis has occurred. Loss of carbonic acid due to rapid breathing can cause alkalosis.
What is it called when your blood pH is too high?
Alkalosis
What are some of the causes of metabolic alkalosis?
- Alkali ingestion, such as antacids or bicarbonate - Vomiting, which may result in the loss of too much H+ - Constipation, which may result in reabsorption of elevated levels of HCO3-
What would cause metabolic alkalosis to slide into metabolic acidosis?
respiratory alkalosis would cause metabolic acidosis
What is the prognosis for patients with metabolic alkalosis?
If metabolic alkalosis is recognized and treated promptly, the patient may have no long-term complications; however, the underlying condition that caused the alkalosis needs to be corrected or managed.
Is alkalosis dangerous?
Yes. It can cause electrolyte disbalances and death. It will also suppres the breathing (metabolic alcalosis only).
Whta is metabolic alkalosis?
Metabolic alkalosis is a pH imbalance in which the body has accumulated too much of an alkaline substance, such as bicarbonate, and does not have enough acid to effectively neutralize the effects of the alkali.
Prolonged vomiting of stomach contents will result in?
metabolic alkalosis.
Does alcohol cause acidosis or alkalosis?
alkalosis
How is metabolic alkalosis diagnosed?
Metabolic alkalosis may be suspected based on symptoms, but often may not be noticeable. The condition is usually confirmed by laboratory tests on blood and urine samples. Blood pH above 7.45 confirms the condition.
What are the lab values you would see in someone with metabolic acidosis and alkalosis?
inbalance in ABG's
In metabolic alkalosis does the PO2 decreases?
The PO2 does decrease in metabolic acidosis, Similarly, there is a decrease in the pH and HCO3 levels. Metabolic acidosis is a condition where the body is producing too much acid.
A person who chronically consumes large amounts of antacids to settle an upset stomach may risk?
Metabolic alkalosis.
A patient is breathing slowly and blood pH analysis indicates an abnormally high value what is the likely diagnosis?
metabolic alkalosis
What will not alter the pH balance severe vomiting prolonged diarrhea severe headache hyperventilation?
While severe headaches may signal something more serious, the symptom will not alter pH. Severe vomiting can lead to metabolic alkalosis, prolonged diarrhea can lead to metabolic acidosis, and hyperventilation can lead to respiratory alkalosis.
