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Patients who have had renal stones should be monitored when taking which mineral?
 
  1. Iron
  2. Calcium
  3. Magnesium
  4. Potassium

Question 2

The mineral that has been determined to be essential for cardiac function is:
 
  1. iron.
  2. fluoride.
  3. zinc.
  4. magnesium.



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Answer to Question 1

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Serum and renal calcium levels should be followed to detect the development of renal stones. Calcium should not be given to patients who already have renal stones.

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Magnesium is a mineral that has been determined to be especially important in cardiac function. Even slight deficiencies may prolong the QT interval and lead to a very dangerous form of ven-tricular tachycardia called torsades de pointes.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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