Question 326 · LEK · Calcium balance
Which of the following medications can cause hypercalcemia?
1) calcimimetics;
2) thiazides;
3) lithium;
4) calcium receptor antagonists;
5) vitamin D.
The correct answer is:
2) thiazides;
3) lithium;
4) calcium receptor antagonists;
5) vitamin D.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 1,3,5.
- C. 2,3,4.
- D. 2,3,5.
- E. 3,4,5.
Hint
Look for drugs that reduce urinary calcium excretion, raise the set point for PTH release or increase intestinal calcium absorption.
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