81. Once alkalosis has occurred, which of the following would : 1380651.
81. Once alkalosis has occurred, which of the following would you expect to happen?
A. increased respiratory rate
B. a plasma pH less than 7.40
C. retention of hydrogen ions by the kidney
D. increased renal reabsorption of bicarbonate ions
E. secretion of hydrogen ions by the kidney
82. Hyposecretion of aldosterone would lead to
A. increased secretion of hydrogen ions.
B. decreased secretion of hydrogen ions.
C. no change in secretion of hydrogen ions.
83. When normal buffer mechanisms are overwhelmed by excessive numbers of hydrogen ions, which of the following will result?
A. acidosis
B. alkalosis
C. neither of these
84. A falling blood pH and a rising concentration of carbon dioxide due to emphysema, indicate
A. metabolic acidosis.
B. metabolic alkalosis.
C. respiratory acidosis.
D. respiratory alkalosis.
E. None of these choices is correct.
85. Ingesting large amounts of sodium bicarbonate can lead to
A. metabolic acidosis.
B. metabolic alkalosis.
C. respiratory acidosis.
D. respiratory alkalosis.
E. None of these choices is correct.
86. Respiratory alkalosis can occur as a result of
A. asphyxia.
B. asthma.
C. severe emphysema.
D. hyperventilation.
E. hypoventilation.
87. Prolonged vomiting of stomach contents will result in
A. metabolic acidosis.
B. metabolic alkalosis.
C. respiratory acidosis.
D. respiratory alkalosis.
E. None of these choices is correct.
88. Which of the following regulatory mechanisms would be stimulated as a result of the increased osmolality that results from a Na+ level of 152 mEq/L?
A. increased urine output
B. an increased release of ADH
C. an increase in renin production
D. an increase in the secretion of aldosterone
E. a decreased release of ADH
89. The increase in extracellular osmolality would cause
A. water to move out of the cells.
B. water to move into the cells.
C. no change in the net movement of water into or out of the cells.
90. The K+ level of 2.8 mEq/L indicates hypokalemia. Low plasma K+ levels will cause
A. thirst.
B. muscle weakness.
C. increased body temperature.
D. tremors, tetany, and convulsions.
E. paralysis.
81. Once alkalosis has occurred, which of the following would : 1380651
