Of What Use Is the Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation for a Clinician

question 14

Multiple Choice

Of what use is the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation for a clinician?

• A) It can guide therapeutic decision for critically ill patients.
• B) It establishes the baseline values for buffer enhancement treatments.
• C) Given H₂CO₃ and CO₂ values, the pH can be computed.
• D) It allows validation of the reported values on a blood gas report.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce phobias and anxiety by gradually exposing the person to the feared object or situation in a controlled manner.

Somatic System Disorders

Conditions in which an individual experiences physical symptoms that have a psychological origin, often without a medical explanation.

Body Sensations

Physical feelings or perceptions originating from within the body, such as pain, temperature, or internal movement.

Culture-Bound Phenomena

Patterns of behavior, beliefs, or illnesses that are unique to specific cultures and not universally recognized as disorders.