Acid base - goodman

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Which acute level of PaCO2 can lead to coma in patients without chronic hypercapnia?
a. >45 mm Hg
b. >55 mm Hg
c. >60 mm Hg
d. >70 mm Hg

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What is the most common cause of hyperventilation in patients with pulmonary disease?
a. Acidosis
b. Hypercapnia
c. Hypoxia-induced respiratory alkalosis
d. Hypercapnia not refractory to oxygen therapy

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Which of the following are causes of hypoxia-induced respiratory alkalosis?
I. High altitude
II. Asthma
III. Pneumonia
IV. Pulmonary edema
a. I, II
b. III, IV
c. I, II, III, IV
d. II, III

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Which of the following is the most common cause of iatrogenic respiratory alkalosis?
a. Aggressive oxygen therapy
b. Aggressive pulmonary hygiene
c. Aggressive mechanical ventilation
d. Aggressive bronchodilation therapy

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Which of the following is an early sign of respiratory alkalosis?
a. Headache
b. Blurred vision
c. Nausea
d. Paresthesia

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Which of the following are associated with hypocapnic cerebral vasoconstriction?
I. Light-headedness
II. Dizziness
III. Tinnitus
IV. Syncope
a. I, II, IV
b. III, IV
c. I, II, III, IV
d. II, III