Chapter 25 · A&P II
Fluid, electrolyte and acid–base balance
4 topics. Mastery shows beside each one as you answer questions.
Topics
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Prediction scenarios
- Level 3 prolonged vomiting
- Level 3 severe diarrhea
- Level 4 COPD, acute vs compensated
- Level 2 anxiety hyperventilation
- Level 3 diabetic ketoacidosis
- Level 2 drinking a large volume of water fast
Pathways
- Renal hydrogen ion secretion and new bicarbonate
Feedback loops
- Plasma osmolarity: ADH and thirst
- Blood pH: respiratory control
Calculators
- Stepwise arterial blood gas interpreter
Comparison tables
- The four acid–base disorders
- ICF vs ECF composition
- Hypokalemia vs hyperkalemia