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The patient with metabolic acidosis and adequate spontaneous ventilations will typically have:
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decreased pH and increased PCO2.
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A patient with cancer of the bone might be prone to:
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hypercalcemia
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Sodium is represented by the symbol:
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Na+.
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Angiotensin II is a:
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strong vasoconstrictor.
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A patient who has suffered salt water drowning might be expected to exhibit which of the following conditions?
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pulmonary edema.
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Which of the following signs/symptoms would fit the patient with fluid overload?
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increased body weight
headache edema |
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Your patient is a 34 year old man in a coma from an overdose of Percodan. He is breathing at 4 times per minute, shallowly. His PCO2 is 82, and his PO2 is 36. The blood pH is 7.15, and HCO3- is 22. The patients presentation and results are consistent with:
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respiratory acidosis
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All of the following can cause an acidotic condition
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diabetic ketoacidosis.
cardiac arrest. narcotic overdose. |
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Magnesium is represented by the symbol:
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Mg++.
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A patient with a serious imbalance of potassium is at risk for:
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cardiac arrest
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