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Calcium
norm range, complications/interventions
Question | Answer |
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what is the normal range of Calcium? | 8.9-10.1 mg/dL |
What is hypocalcemia? | the presence of low serum calcium levels in the blood. |
What is the cause of hypocalcemia? | renal failure, absence of active vitamin D, pancreatitis |
What are symptoms of hypocalcemia? | perioral tingling, pins and needles feeling in extremities, Tetany, Trousseau sign (blood pressure cuff constricts hand and arm), Chvostek's sign, Cardiac arrhythmias |
Treatment for hypocalcemia. | electrolyte therapy, calcium gluconate (calcium chloride if severe) |
What is hypercalcemia? | elevated calcium level in the blood. |
what is the cause of hypercalcemia? | Abnormal parathyroid, tumors, vitamin D metabolic disorders, Renal failure |
what are symptoms of hypocalcemia? | fatigue, depression, confusion, anorexia, nausea/vomiting, constipation, pancreatitis, increased urination, |
Treatment for hypercalcemia? | hydration, increased salt intake, loop diuretics |