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Mr.Thesaxman

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What are normal values for serum Mg2+?
 
  a. 1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L
  b. 3.5 to 4.8 mEq/L
  c. 9.0 to 10.5 mEq/L
  d. 98.0 to 105.0 mEq/L

Question 2

What is hypercalcemia most often associated with?
 
  a. Hyperparathyroidism
  b. Kidney failure
  c. Pancreatitis
  d. Trauma



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Answer to Question 1

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Normal values for serum Mg++ range from 1.7 to 2.1 mg/dl (1.7 to 1.4 mEq/L) in healthy adults.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Hypercalcemia (increased levels of calcium) can result from numerous disorders. The most com-mon causes are hyperparathyroidism (increased intestinal calcium absorption) and in malignancies (e.g., multiple myeloma, lung cancer). Normal values for serum Mg2+ range from 1.7 to 2.1 mg/dl (1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L) in healthy adults.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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