NABP Exam NAPLEX Topic 4 Question 76 Discussion

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Question #: 76
Topic #: 4

A 49-year-old's blood test results have come back from the lab. Their chloride level currently measures 99 mEq/L. How should you interpret this result?

AVery low, requires immediate treatment

BSlightly below normal

CWithin the normal range

DVery high, requires immediate treatment

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Suggested Answer: C

Serum chloride levels should ideally fall between 96-106 mEq/L. For this reason, the patient's chloride level has come back as normal.

by Lonny at Mar 06, 2024, 07:24 AM

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Scot

6 months ago

I think it might be slightly below normal, but not alarming.

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Lynda

7 months ago

I agree, a chloride level of 99 mEq/L is considered normal.

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Mozell

7 months ago

I believe it is within the normal range.

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Teddy

7 months ago

What do you think about the chloride level of 99 mEq/L for a 49-year-old?

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