Explain the difference between respiratory and metabolic
acidosis/alkalosis (yes also explain what acidosis and alkalosis
mean) and what the body does to compensate for each in both the
fast short term and the slower long term.
1. What is metabolic acidosis/alkalosis & respiratory
acidosis/alkalosis?
2. What lab values would you expect to see?
3. What are some causes of these conditions?
4. What are some signs & symptoms?
Describe the following conditions:
Hypernatremia/Hyponatremia
Hyperkalemia/Hypokalemia
Diabetes insipidus
respiratory acidosis
respiratory alkalosis
metabolic acidosis
metabolic alkalosis
What hormone regulates potassium? What is a potassium
shift?
1. How does the respiratory system respond to acidosis?
Alkalosis?
2. Why is the urinary system the best regulator of pH?
3. What is the difference between metabolic and respiratory
acidosis?