Question 480 · LEK · Calcium balance
The clinical presentation of hypercalcemic syndrome includes:
1) polyuria;
2) diarrhea;
3) vomiting;
4) nephrolithiasis;
5) oliguria.
The correct answer is:
2) diarrhea;
3) vomiting;
4) nephrolithiasis;
5) oliguria.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1, 2, 3.
- B. 1, 2, 3, 4.
- C. 1, 3, 4.
- D. 2, 3, 5.
- E. 2, 4, 5.
Hint
Consider how high calcium affects the kidney's concentrating ability, urinary calcium excretion and intestinal smooth muscle motility.
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