Author Question: Patients who have had renal stones should be monitored when taking which mineral? 1. Iron 2. ... (Read 29 times)

mmm · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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.

stallen · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
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.

Answer to Question 2

4
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.