Which of the following medications are involved in the etiology of respiratory acidosis?

Which of the following medications are involved in the etiology of respiratory acidosis?
 a. blood thinners
  b. statins
  c. opiates
  d. diuretics

Q. 2

Common laboratory measurements used to assess acid-base balance include all of the following except for:
 a. carbon dioxide.
  b. anion gap.
  c. ammonia.
  d. bicarbonate.

Q. 3

If the pH of urine drops below _____, it can become harmful to the body.
 a. 4.5
  b. 5.0
  c. 5.2
  d. 5.5

Q. 4

When pH imbalances occur, it may take as long as _____ hours for the renal regulation system to respond.
 a. 12
  b. 24
  c. 36
  d. 48

Q. 5

When alkalosis occurs, the kidneys will respond by:
 a. reducing the amount of HCO3 reabsorbed.
  b. increasing the amount of HCO3 reabsorbed.
  c. reducing the amount of hydrocarbonate.
  d. excreting inadequate amounts of calcium.

Q. 6

The lungs work to get rid of an increased amount of acid by:
 a. increasing the rate and depth of breathing.
  b. increasing the rate and lowering the depth of breathing.
  c. decreasing the rate and depth of breathing.
  d. decreasing the rate and increasing the depth of breathing.

Q. 7

In regard to respiratory and renal control buffer systems, which of the following statements is true?
 a. The kidneys work alone to respond to changes in pH.
  b. The kidneys' response time is faster than the response time of the lungs.
  c. The lungs work alone to respond to changes in pH.
  d. The lungs' response time is faster than the response time of the kidneys.

Q. 8

Changes in the level of carbon dioxide are detected in the _____ of the brain.
 a. hypothalamus
  b. medulla oblongata
  c. cerebrospinal fluid
  d. frontal lobe