« previous next »

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 65 times)

erika

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 522
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


fdliggud

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 366
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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Anti-aging claims should not ever be believed. There is no supplement, medication, or any other substance that has been proven to slow or stop the aging process.

Did you know?

In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.

Did you know?

Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.

A very high-resolution texture of the Moon, including a normal map A very high-resolution texture of the Moon, including a normal map
Vision. Normal vision and vision problems. Vision. Normal vision and vision problems.
Changes in the bronchioles during an asthma attack: (a) Normal bronchiole; (b) the inflammatory comp Changes in the bronchioles during an asthma attack: (a) Normal bronchiole; (b) the inflammatory comp
Features of a normal 12-lead ECG. Features of a normal 12-lead ECG.
If the needle drops 1 or 2 inches Hg from the normal reading, one of the engine valves is burned or ... If the needle drops 1 or 2 inches Hg from the normal reading, one of the engine valves is burned or ...
G-banded karyotype of a normal human male G-banded karyotype of a normal human male
Video: Stress and Immune System Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library