Lesson 17 Flashcards
the major cation in the structure of bones and teeth
calcium
calcium absorption requires the need of _____
vitamin d
the normal calcium level
8.6 mg/dL to 10.4 mg/dL
calcium exists in plasma in three forms
ionized
bound
complex
calcium balance is controlled by
PTH and calcitonin
antagonizes the effect of potassium to the heart
calcium gluconate
this drug enhance the secretion of calcium
diuretics
a calcium binder, to lower calcium levels
plicamycin
abnormally low level of calcium
hypocalcemia
clinical signs of hypocalcemia
Trousseu sign
Chvostek sign
a cation responsible for blood clots
Calcium
a below normal serum magnesium concentration
Hypomagnesemia
the second most abundant intracellular cation
Magnesium
It is coenzyme in metabolism of carbohydrates and protein and is “required for the synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins”
Magnesium
It plays a role in maintaining normal calcium and potassium balance
Magnesium