preferred_name: Use mnemonics to assist in determining causes of metabolic alkalosis (e.g., DAMPEN: Diuretics, Adenoma secretor, Miscellaneous including Bartter's syndrome, penicillin, potassium deficiency, bulimia, Posthypercapnia, Emesis, Nasogastric tube; A BELCH: Alkali ingestion with decreased glomerular filtration rate, 11-B-hydroxylase deficiency, Exogenous steroids, Licorice ingestion, Cushing's syndrome and disease, Hyperaldosteronism)