NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which treatment is utilized for metabolic acidosis and involves monitoring sodium levels?

NSAIDs
Sodium bicarbonate
Patiromer
Hepatitis vaccines

The correct answer is: Sodium bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate is the correct answer because it is commonly used to treat metabolic acidosis by helping to raise the pH levels in the blood. It works by acting as a buffer to neutralize excess acid in the body. Monitoring sodium levels is important when using sodium bicarbonate as it can affect electrolyte balance. The other options are not appropriate for the treatment of metabolic acidosis. NSAIDs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and are not used for this purpose. Patiromer is a potassium binder used to treat hyperkalemia, not metabolic acidosis. Hepatitis vaccines are used for preventing hepatitis infection and are not relevant for treating metabolic acidosis.