NABP Exam NAPLEX Topic 4 Question 99 Discussion

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Question #: 99
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 Dianne at Jan 14, 2025, 02:44 PM

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Macy

5 days ago

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

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Amira

16 days ago

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

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Aliza

16 days ago

Whoa, 99 mEq/L? That's a bit on the low side, but I wouldn't freak out just yet. Let's see what the doc says, shall we?

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Kyoko

8 days ago

A: I think it's slightly below normal.

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