Anion gap - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

1. What is Starling's Law of Capillary forces? How does this explain why a nutritionally deficient child would have edema? Starling’s Law describes how fluids move across the capillary membrane. There are two major opposing forces that act to balance each other, hydrostatic pressure (pushing water out of the capillaries) and osmotic pressure (including oncontic pressure, which pushes fluid into the capillaries). Both electrolytes and proteins (oncontic pressure) in the blood affect osmot...

When does tryglyceride pancreatitis occur? - At levels over 1,000 What equation is used to calculate the adequacy of respiratory compensation in metabolic acidosis? - Winter's Formula: Expected PCO2=(1.5*HCO3+8)+/-2 How is the corrected HCO3 calculated in anion gap positive metabolic acidosis? - Corrected HCO3=Measured HCO3+(measured anion gap-12) What is the first test that should be done with an elderly patient who has shoulder pain with a completely normal MS exam? - Chest radiogra...

A businessman, who frequently travels in airplanes, complains of painful ear popping every time he flies. He has tried yawning, swallowing, chewing gum and pinching his nose, but nothing seems to relieve the pain. He has even tried using ibuprofen two hours prior to flight. Which of the following would you recommend? A.Myringotomy B.Nifedipine C.Oxymetazoline D.Ranitidine - Correct Answer ( C ) Explanation: Barotitis media, barotrauma, or ear popping, are all names for eustachian tu...

Ace ASCP | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 | 100% PASS Which of the following condition is the most common cause of increase anion gap? A.Metabolic alkalosis B. Metabolic acidosis Respiratory acidosis Respiratory alkalosis - Answer -B. Metabolic acidosis High anion gap metabolic acidosis is caused generally by the body producing too much acid or not producing enough bicarbonate. This is often due to an increase in lactic acid or ketoacids, or it may be a sign o...

2024 CCRN Review / CCRN EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM Calculation of anion gap - ANSWER-(Na + K) - (CL + HCO3) *Cations - Anions Normal is < 15 Cardiac index (CI) - ANSWER-2.5-4.5 L/min/m2 Cardiac output (CO) - ANSWER-4-5 L/min Chvostek's Sign - ANSWER-Facial muscle twitching when cheek is tapped - Hypocalcemia CPP - ANSWER-Map - ICU = CPP

WGU D236 pathophysiology OA Exam -Study Guide With 100% verified answers 2022-2023. Patho OA Study Guide 1. What is Starling's Law of Capillary forces? How does this explain why a nutritionally deficient child would have edema? Starling’s Law describes how fluids move across the capillary membrane. There are two major opposing forces that act to balance each other, hydrostatic pressure (pushing water out of the capillaries) and osmotic pressure (including oncontic pressure, which p...

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PA Family Medicine EOR Questions and Answers 100% correct Deteriorating mental status/unconscious patient ABC's IOM's Airway security Breathing Circulation IV access O2 saturation Monitor vitals Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ↓ PaO2 and ↑ PaCO2 from fluid collapsing the alveoli MCC: 6-72 hrs s/p Sepsis Associated w/ Renal & Hepatic failure ↓ BP or shock w/ crackles, rales, wheezing Tx: Mechanical Vent w/ PEEP Anaphylaxis (Type 1 Hypersensitivity) Upper...