Question 296 · LEK · Calcium balance
The symptoms of hypercalcemic syndrome do not include:
- A. arterial hypertension.
- B. acute pancreatitis.
- C. peptic ulcer disease.
- D. coma.
- E. overhydration.
Hint
Consider what high calcium does to the kidney's ability to concentrate urine.
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