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beccaep

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The patient has been prescribed paricalcitrol (Zemplar) as a vitamin D supplement. Which of the following symptoms would lead the health care provider to suspect that the patient is experienc-ing vitamin D intoxication?
 
  a. Mania
  b. Diarrhea
  c. Weakness
  d. Salty taste

Question 2

The patient has been placed on a calcium compound regimen for its use as a phosphate-binding drug. He should be instructed to report which adverse effect of the drug to his health care pro-vider?
 
  a. Diarrhea
  b. Constipation
  c. Urinary retention
  d. Hematuria


jennafosdick

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Signs of vitamin D intoxication associated with hypercalcemia include weakness, headache, somnolence, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, constipation, muscle pain, bone pain, and a metallic taste.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The major adverse effects of calcium salts are mild gastrointestinal (GI) complaints such as diar-rhea, gas, and constipation.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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