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How do the kidneys contribute to homeostasis? - answer-Contribute to fluid and electrolyte balance and acid-base balance What is a bacterial infection in the kidney and renal pelvis? - answer-Pyelonephritis What are the two types of pyelonephritis? - answer-Acute and chronic What does pyelonephritis interfere with? - answer-Urinary elimination What is an active bacterial infection? - answer-Acute pyelonephritis What results from repeated or continued upper urinary tract infection ...

What are substances that release hydrogen ions, when dissolved in water or body fluids, increasing the amount of free hydrogen ions in that solution? - ANSWER Acid How is the strength of an acid measured? - ANSWER By how easily it releases a hydrogen ion in solution What binds free hydrogen ions in solution and lowers the amount of free hydrogen ions in solution? - ANSWER Base

What type of disorder with a patient have if they are demanding unnecessary tests and do not comply with recommendations of medical professionals? Hint - these patients often acquire high cost in healthcare and are doctor shoppers - ANSWER Somatic symptom disorder What are the common complaint of Somatic symptom disorder - ANSWER Pain, difficulty swallowing, G.I., shortness of air, dizzy

What origin, metabolic or respiratory do the lungs compensate for in acid-base imbalances? - ANSWER Metabolic What is the normal paCO2 levels? - ANSWER 25-45 mmHg What is the normal HCO3 levels? - ANSWER 22-26 mEq/L What are causes of acidosis? - ANSWER DKA

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