Parathyroid glands

Question 1

What is the condition when the parathyroid gland does not produce enough PTH

Answer 1

Hypoparathyroidism

Question 2

Congenital defects (missing at birth) surgery, damage, or radiation are causes of which parathyroid condition?

Answer 2

Hypoparathyroidism

Question 3

Muscle twitching or spasms (tetany) are manifestations of?

Answer 3

Hypoparathyroidism

Question 4

Which condition relies on correcting electrolyte/ pH imbalance?

Answer 4

Hypoparathyroidism

Question 5

Which condition rarely involves PTH replacement as a treatment?

Answer 5

Hypoparathyroidism

Question 6

Which condition would involve checking serum calcium levels?

Answer 6

Hypoparathyroidism

Question 7

What condition is excessive PTH production by the parathyroid glands?

Answer 7

Hyperparathyroidism

Question 8

Osteoporosis is?

Answer 8

Too much calcium in the blood

Question 9

Osteoporosis, renal calculi, dysrhythmias, bone pain are manifestations of?

Answer 9

Hyperparathyroidism

Question 10

Which condition relies on increasing fluid intake to eliminate excess calcium?

Answer 10

Hyperparathyroidism