A 45-year-old man undergoes a parathyroidectomy given recurrent episodes of dehydration and kidney stones caused by hypercalcemia secondary to an elevated PTH level. He is recovering on the surgical floor on day 3. His temperature is 97.6°F (36.4°C), blood pressure is 122/81 mmHg, pulse is 84/min, respirations are 12/min, and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. The patient is complaining of perioral numbness currently. What is the most appropriate management of this patient?
APotassium
BTSH level
CVitamin D
DObservation
ECalcium gluconate
Secondary hyperparathyroidism due to Vit D deficiency shows :
AHypocalcemia
BHypophosphatemia
CHypercalcemia
DHyperphosphatemia
All are true about primary hyperparathyroidism except which of the following?
ANephrolithiasis
BLoss of lamina dura
CDecreased calcium
DIncreased alkaline phosphatase
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