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NABP Exam NAPLEX Topic 4 Question 83 Discussion

Actual exam question for NABP's NAPLEX exam
Question #: 83
Topic #: 4
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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?

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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.


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Audra
9 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
9 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
8 months ago
B) Slightly below normal
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Kayleigh
8 months ago
A) Very low, requires immediate treatment
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Matt
9 months ago
D) Very high, requires immediate treatment - Wait, what? Sounds like a medical emergency! *grabs first-aid kit*
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Rikki
8 months ago
D) Very high, requires immediate treatment - Yes, it's important to seek medical attention right away.
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Rikki
9 months ago
D) Very high, requires immediate treatment
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Tyisha
9 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
9 months ago
C) Within the normal range
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Judy
9 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
9 months ago
A) Very low, requires immediate treatment
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Gregoria
9 months ago
I agree with Twila, it's not too high or too low to require immediate treatment.
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Kizzy
10 months ago
C) Within the normal range - That's what my textbook says too. Phew, no need to panic!
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Dustin
9 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
9 months ago
C) Within the normal range
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Dexter
9 months ago
B) Slightly below normal
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Kati
9 months ago
C) Within the normal range - That's what my textbook says too. Phew, no need to panic!
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Barbra
9 months ago
A) Very low, requires immediate treatment
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Dannie
9 months ago
C) Within the normal range - That's what my textbook says too. Phew, no need to panic!
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Brinda
9 months ago
C) Within the normal range
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Twila
10 months ago
I think the chloride level of 99 mEq/L is within the normal range.
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