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Your patient is admitted with alkalosis. Which laboratory finding would you expect?

pH of 7.48

Decreased bicarbonate level

Elevated carbon dioxide level

pH of 7.30

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. pH of 7.48: Alkalosis is defined by blood pH > 7.45; 7.48 is consistent with alkalosis.

B. Decreased bicarbonate level: In metabolic alkalosis, bicarbonate is increased.

C. Elevated carbon dioxide level: This is more typical of respiratory acidosis.

D. pH of 7.30: This is acidic, indicating acidosis.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Calcium: Calcium is the most abundant electrolyte, primarily stored in bones and teeth.

B. Magnesium: Magnesium is important but less abundant than calcium.

C. Sodium: Sodium is the most abundant extracellular cation but not the most abundant overall.

D. Potassium: Potassium is the most abundant intracellular cation but calcium exceeds it body-wide.

A. 430 ml B. 450 ml C. 300 ml D. 1500 ml

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. 430 ml: This doesn’t include all oral items.

B. 450 ml: Juice (120) + cereal (180) + tea (150) = 450 ml total oral intake.

C. 300 ml: Underestimates total oral intake.

D. 1500 ml: This may include IV fluid, which isn’t oral intake.

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Your patient is admitted with alkalosis. Which laboratory finding would you expect?

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

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