NABP Exam NAPLEX Topic 4 Question 83 Discussion

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Question #: 83
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 Teddy at May 29, 2024, 08:55 AM

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Audra

5 months ago

C) Within the normal range - Ah, the good old 'Goldilocks' zone. Not too high, not too low, just right!

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Andrew

5 months ago

A) Very low, requires immediate treatment - Oh no, this patient is in trouble! Time to call the doc and get them some help, stat!

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Howard

4 months ago

B) Slightly below normal

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Kayleigh

5 months ago

A) Very low, requires immediate treatment

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Matt

6 months ago

D) Very high, requires immediate treatment - Wait, what? Sounds like a medical emergency! *grabs first-aid kit*

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Rikki

5 months ago

D) Very high, requires immediate treatment - Yes, it's important to seek medical attention right away.

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Rikki

5 months ago

D) Very high, requires immediate treatment

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Tyisha

6 months ago

B) Slightly below normal - Hmm, I thought it was a bit on the low side. Better keep an eye on it.

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Gracia

5 months ago

C) Within the normal range

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Judy

5 months ago

B) Slightly below normal - Hmm, I thought it was a bit on the low side. Better keep an eye on it.

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Sheridan

5 months ago

A) Very low, requires immediate treatment

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Gregoria

6 months ago

I agree with Twila, it's not too high or too low to require immediate treatment.

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Kizzy

6 months ago

C) Within the normal range - That's what my textbook says too. Phew, no need to panic!

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Dustin

5 months ago

C) Within the normal range - Yes, a chloride level of 99 mEq/L is considered normal. No need to worry.

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Blondell

5 months ago

C) Within the normal range

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Dexter

5 months ago

B) Slightly below normal

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Kati

6 months ago

C) Within the normal range - That's what my textbook says too. Phew, no need to panic!

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Barbra

6 months ago

A) Very low, requires immediate treatment

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Dannie

6 months ago

C) Within the normal range - That's what my textbook says too. Phew, no need to panic!

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Brinda

6 months ago

C) Within the normal range

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Twila

6 months ago

I think the chloride level of 99 mEq/L is within the normal range.

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