acidosis and alkalosis AP

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Unit 7 Assignment Template

Name:

Respiratory Acidosis

Respiratory Alkalosis

Metabolic Acidosis

Metabolic Alkalosis

Define condition

List PCO2 levels

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List HCO3- levels

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List pH levels

List 3 common causes for each condition

Describe compensatory mechanism and how kidneys assist

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Describe compensatory mechanism and how lungs assist

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List treatments mechanisms for each condition

Ch27.3

Describe how old age affects

the acid-base balance

Describe how old age affects

the kidneys

Describe how old age affects

the lungs

List all References below: (at least 4 valid sources are required)