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anshika · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Common causes of metabolic alkalosis include:

1. diuretic therapy.
2. vomiting.
3. excessive sodium bicarbonate administration.
4. gastric suctioning.
a. 1, 3
b. 2, 4
c. 2, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4

Question 2

Clinical indications that a patient has impending acute ventilatory failure include:

1. pH <7.35.
2. vital capacity (VC) <20 ml> 3. PaCO2 >45 mm Hg.
4. Negative inspiratory force (NIF) <25 cm h2o.
a. 1, 3
b. 1, 2, 3
c. 2, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4

nickk12214 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
All of the listed options can cause metabolic alkalosis.

Answer to Question 2

B
A vital capacity of less than 20 mL/kg, a PCO2 exceeding 45 mm Hg, and a pH below 7.35 all indicate impeding ventilatory failure.