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anshika

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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


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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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