Calcium Flashcards

1
Q

What are the normal adult ranges for Calcium?

A

Total calcium: 9.0-10.5mg/dL

Ionized calcium: 4.5-5.6mg/dL

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2
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What are the critical values of total calcium?

A

7mg/dL

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3
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What are the critical values of Ionized calcium?

A

7 mg/dL

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4
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What is th main reason to monitor a pt’s serum calcium level?

A

Renal failure

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