If the pH of a sample decreases, what is the predicable response to the serum magnesium concentration?
A. The concentration will increase 1 mmol/L for each whole unit of pH change
B. The concentration will not be altered
C. The concentration will decrease
D. The concentration will increase
Question 2
Which of the following statements best illustrates the diagnostic criteria for primary hyperparathyroidism?
A. No serum PTH detected and no serum calcium detected
B. Detectable amounts of serum PTH concomitant with elevated total serum calcium
C. Elevated total serum calcium only
D. A normal levels of serum PTH and serum calcium