Acidosis

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  1. 2. A serious acidosis seen in uncontrolled diabetes.
  2. 3. A system that resists changes in pH.
  3. 4. A key buffer in acid-base homeostasis.
  4. 5. Acidosis caused by the buildup of lactic acid.
  5. 7. The opposite of acidosis, when blood pH is too high.
  6. 10. Often given to treat dehydration-induced acidosis.
  7. 12. treatment removes the excess acid from the body
  8. 14. Gap Used to classify metabolic acidosis causes.
  9. 15. A form of ketoacidosis seen in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
  10. 18. A gas that contributes to respiratory acidosis when retained.
  11. 22. A breathing pattern opposite to hypoventilation.
  12. 23. Minerals that affect acid-base balance, such as potassium and sodium.
  13. 24. A treatment for acidosis due to kidney failure.
  14. 26. A scale used to measure acidity or alkalinity.
  15. 29. A condition of excessive carbon dioxide in the blood, leading to respiratory acidosis.
  16. 32. Type of acidosis due to excess acid or bicarbonate loss.
  17. 36. A condition leading to lactic acidosis due to low oxygen.
  18. 40. Can cause metabolic acidosis by excessive bicarbonate loss.
  19. 41. A critical condition that can lead to metabolic acidosis.
  20. 43. A severe infection that can lead to metabolic acidosis
  21. 44. A possible severe complication of untreated acidosis.
  22. 45. A cause of respiratory acidosis due to CO₂ retention.
  23. 47. A compound excreted by the kidneys to help regulate acid-base balance.
  24. 48. The primary bicarbonate ion involved in acid-base balance.
  25. 49. A lung disease that can cause chronic respiratory acidosis.
  26. 50. The organ that controls CO₂ and respiratory pH balance.
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  1. 1. A process used to determine acidity in solutions.
  2. 3. Excess A value indicating metabolic component in acid-base balance.
  3. 6. The body's attempt to correct acid-base imbalances.
  4. 8. Deep, labored breathing pattern seen in metabolic acidosis.
  5. 9. Type of ketoacidosis caused by prolonged fasting.
  6. 11. An organ that helps regulate acid-base homeostasis.
  7. 13. Medications that help in conditions like COPD.
  8. 16. Medications that may be used in metabolic imbalances.
  9. 17. A blood test used to diagnose lactic acidosis.
  10. 19. Used to correct respiratory acidosis.
  11. 20. A lung infection that can affect acid-base balance.
  12. 21. A common electrolyte imbalance in acidosis.
  13. 25. Where patients with severe acidosis may require care.
  14. 27. The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions.
  15. 28. A condition characterized by low blood pH.
  16. 30. Test used to measure blood gases and pH.
  17. 31. Acidosis due to impaired kidney function.
  18. 33. Helps manage hypoxia-induced lactic acidosis.
  19. 34. A metabolic acidosis caused by chloride imbalance.
  20. 35. A respiratory condition that can contribute to acidosis.
  21. 37. Often associated with metabolic alkalosis rather than acidosis.
  22. 38. Type of acidosis caused by hypoventilation.
  23. 39. Given to treat severe metabolic acidosis.
  24. 40. A condition that can contribute to metabolic imbalances.
  25. 42. Used to manage diabetic ketoacidosis.
  26. 46. Molecules tested in urine for signs of ketoacidosis.