Cedrick
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A 17 year old boy has chronic renal insufficiency
his serum urea nitrogen BUN and creatinine concentrations are increased and his serum calcium concentration is decreased
Which of the following is most likely resposible for the development of hypocalcemia in this patient ?
a.-decreased secretion of parathyroid hormone
b.-high concentration of parathyroid hormone related peptide
c.-hyperphosphatemia
d.-increased secretion of calcitonin
e.-vitamin D toxicity
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| robin082006
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C
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| Cedrick
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Thanks Robin
choice C
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| mildus
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It is C (hyperphosphataemia - hypocalcemia) and also lack of vitD activation but it is not offered here
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| alexaE
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yes
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| nadiabarati
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C
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| drpkaur
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C for sure..
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