Helen is a 62 yo smoker. Her physician has dignified her as having emphysema that has caused her to hypoventilate  suprisingky when her blood ph is checked it is 7.40  why?

A patient with COPD for 30 years is admitted to the hospital He has severe shortness of breath His ABGs are as follows pH: 7.25 pCo2: High HCO3: High Identify the disorder O Metabolic acidosis O Metabolic alkalosis O Respiratory alkalosis O Respiratory acidosis

James Dunn is a 40-year-old African American man. He presents to the physician’s office today complaining of headache. His vital signs during triage are as follows: blood pressure 165/90 mm Hg, heart rate 80 beats/minute, temperature 98.5F, weight 125 kg (275 lb), and height 5 ft 11 in. He currently has no other diagnosed medical conditions. The physician gives Mr. Dunn a prescription for lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide (Prinzide) 10/12.5 mg with directions to take one tablet by mouth daily in the morning. (Learning Objectives 1, 3, 4, 8) 1. In which stage of hypertension would you place Mr. Dunn? 2. What lifestyle modifications should Mr. Dunn be encouraged to follow? 3. What class of antihypertensive is lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide? 4. What would you tell Mr. Dunn about his new medication?

Can you please elaborate about toxic compounds can be metabolized and eliminated from the body?  Thank you!