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Author Question: What is the normal anion gap? a. 5 to 10 mEq/L b. 8 to 14 mEq/L c. 25 to 32 mEq/L d. 35 to 45 ... (Read 58 times)

erika

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the normal anion gap?
 
  a. 5 to 10 mEq/L
  b. 8 to 14 mEq/L
  c. 25 to 32 mEq/L
  d. 35 to 45 mEq/L

Question 2

The sweat chloride level is used to diagnose which of the following disorders?
 
  a. Asthma
  b. Cystic fibrosis
  c. Hyperthyroidism
  d. Hepatitis


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The normal anion gap is 8 to 14 mEq/L.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Patients with cystic fibrosis have increased levels of chloride in their sweat because of their ina-bility to reabsorb it.


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