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schs14

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One cause for a DECREASED anion gap is:
 
  A) A decrease in albumin
  B) A decrease in calcium
  C) An increase in organic acids
  D) An increase in phosphate

Question 2

An electrolyte panel was performed on a patient in the emergency room. The following values were reported:
 
  Sodium: 150 mEq/L Potassium: 5 mEq/L
  Chloride: 110 mEq/L Bicarbonate: 30 mEq/L
  The anion gap (without using K) for this patient is:
  A) 5
  B) 8
  C) 10
  D) 15
  E) 17



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

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Ans: C





 

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