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NABP NAPLEX Exam - Topic 4 Question 76 Discussion

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?
C) Within the normal range
A) Very low, requires immediate treatment
B) Slightly below normal
D) Very high, requires immediate treatment

NABP NAPLEX Exam - Topic 4 Question 76 Discussion

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Question #: 76
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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.


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

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Terry
7 months ago
Agreed, it's within the normal range!
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Andra
8 months ago
Wait, is 99 really that low? I thought it was fine.
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Staci
8 months ago
Definitely not very low, that's a stretch.
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Leonora
8 months ago
I think 99 is just slightly below normal.
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Lennie
8 months ago
Chloride levels typically range from 98 to 106 mEq/L.
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Alexis
9 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen questions where they emphasize the importance of context. But 99 mEq/L doesn’t seem alarming to me.
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Alfred
9 months ago
I practiced a similar question where the chloride level was 97, and it was classified as low. I guess 99 is still within the normal range, right?
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Jeniffer
9 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I think anything below 95 is considered low and might need treatment. Is 99 really that concerning?
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Jillian
9 months ago
I remember studying that normal chloride levels are typically between 98 and 106 mEq/L, so 99 seems to be just slightly below normal.
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Norah
9 months ago
Alright, let me think this through. A chloride level of 99 mEq/L is probably just slightly below the normal range, so I'll go with the "slightly below normal" option.
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Amira
9 months ago
Okay, this one's tricky. I'm not totally confident, but I think a chloride level of 99 mEq/L is probably within the normal range. I'll make sure to review the normal values before answering.
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Ernie
9 months ago
Hmm, 99 mEq/L for chloride - that seems like it could be slightly below normal, but I'll need to double-check the reference range to be sure.
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Marva
9 months ago
Whoa, 99 mEq/L for chloride? That sounds really low, I better mark that as needing immediate treatment just to be safe.
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Jess
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The diagnosis and procedure seem pretty specific, so I'll need to carefully review the code options to make sure I select the right ones.
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Berry
9 months ago
Alright, I think I've got a strategy here. The individual workflows per issue type would allow us to customize things like required fields, visibility, and notifications for each issue type. That could be the key to meeting the additional requirement.
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An
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by this question. I'm not familiar with the term 3PCC, so I'll have to think about this one. Maybe I can eliminate some of the options and try to narrow it down.
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Scot
2 years ago
I think it might be slightly below normal, but not alarming.
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Lynda
2 years ago
I agree, a chloride level of 99 mEq/L is considered normal.
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Mozell
2 years ago
I believe it is within the normal range.
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Teddy
2 years ago
What do you think about the chloride level of 99 mEq/L for a 49-year-old?
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