Electrolyte Balance 2: Calcium, Phosphorus

Question 1

The following are causes of hypercalcemia except ________.
(a) sarcoidosis
(b) acute adrenal failure
(c) thiazide diuretics
(d) tuberculosis
(e) chronic renal failure

Answer 1

(b) acute adrenal failure

Question 2

Causes of hypercalcemia do not include ________.
(a) Sarcoidosis
(b) Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
(c) Tuberuclosis
(d) Chronic kidney disease
(e) Thyrotoxicosis

Answer 2

(d) Chronic kidney disease