Exam 3 pnvn152 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is respiratory alkalosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Respiratory alkalosis is caused mostly by hyperventilation secondary to anxiety, pain, fear, and stress. Has the ability to cause a loss of excessive amounts of Co2, which results in a low carbonic level in the blood. Ph levels are high (>7.45). Foundations Pg. 505 What type of psychotic disorder can glucocorticoids cause and what causes this? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Steroid psychosis, can be caused from sudden abruption of taking glucocorticoids....