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What can cause hypochloremia? 1. Diuretics 2. Gastrointestinal loss 3. Metabolic acidosis
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1 and 3 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

What is a normal range for serum Cl?
 
  a. 3.5 to 4.8 mEq/L
  b. 98.0 to 106.0 mEq/L
  c. 137.0 to147.0 mEq/L
  d. 150.0 to 220.0 mEq/L


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

ANS: A
Abnormal chloride levels may occur for a variety of reasons (see Table 13-5).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Normal serum levels of chloride (Cl) range between 98 and 106 mEq/L.


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