CHOICE: CALCIUM TEST Flashcards
1
Q
What does a calcium test do?
A
It measures how much calcium is being passed out of the body through urine
2
Q
what in calcium is being tested?
A
Calcium.
3
Q
What are the normal ranges for calcium ?
A
100- 250 mg a day is normal
4
Q
What conditions give abnormal results for calcium tests?
A
Hyperparathroidism
Milk alkaline syndrome - (too much Calcium )
Kidney failure
Sarcoidosis
5
Q
What are the symptoms for abnormal calcium results?
A
in hyperthyroidism- fatigue, back pain. Soreness.
In sarcoidosis- inflammation of Lymph nodes, lungs, liver, eyes and skin.
Lack of appetite.
6
Q
Diagnostic tools in calcium tests
A
Urine containers
Tests tubes
Monitors
