Across
- 3. Refers to a combination of metabolic and respiratory acidosis
- 4. A hormone that regulates blood sugar levels
- 8. A condition in which the level of glucose in the blood is too high
- 9. type of acidosis where an increase of lactate will cause an increase in PH levels in the blood
- 10. also known as lower levels of calcium due to metabolic acidosis
- 12. A condition in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is too low
- 13. also termed as "seizures" is observed in some cases where the ph levels in the blood stream decrease
- 15. type of failure that is most typically leads to acidosis
- 20. body's ability to maintain acid-base balance by making adjustments
- 22. A blood clot in the lung that can cause respiratory acidosis
- 23. A condition in which the level of waste products in the blood is too high
- 24. the softening of bones due to vitamin D deficiency which can lead to acidosis
- 26. A condition in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is too high
- 27. Refers to a type of metabolic acidosis that occurs with increased chloride levels in the blood
Down
- 1. substance abuse of this can commonly cause acidosis in patients
- 2. a condition where the body requires more fluid
- 5. Refers to a type of metabolic acidosis that occurs with overdose of aspirin
- 6. type of cancer that can cause acidosis in patients
- 7. also known as lower levels of phosphate due to metabolic acidosis
- 11. rapid decrease of ph levels which leads to short term metabolic acidosis
- 14. overall targeted location of acidosis in the body
- 16. A condition that affects the muscles and nerves that control breathing, leading to respiratory acidosis
- 17. also known as lower levels of magnesium due to metabolic acidosis
- 18. A sleep disorder that can cause respiratory acidosis
- 19. A condition in which the pH of the blood is too high
- 21. A condition in which the pH of the blood is too low
- 25. A lung disease that can cause respiratory acidosis
