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jCorn1234

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What term is used to describe a potassium concentration that is below normal in the blood serum?
 
  a. Hypokalemia
  b. Hyponatremia
  c. Hypocalcemia
  d. Hypochloremia

Question 2

The mean cell hemoglobin concentration of your patient is reduced. What type of anemia is this?
 
  a. Microcytic
  b. Macrocytic
  c. Hypochromic
  d. Hypotrophic



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cassie_ragen

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
An abnormally low serum potassium level is known as hypokalemia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Patients with an inadequate hemoglobin concentration will have red blood cells that are smaller than normal (microcytic) and lack normal color (hypochromic).




jCorn1234

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


pangili4

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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