Hypo- & Hyperparathyroidism

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1	Hyperparathyroidism causes which of the following:
		Increased osteoclastic activity.
		Decreased plasma calcium.
		Increased phosphorus absorption from the GI tract.
		Hypocalcemia.


2	The most frequent cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism is:
		abuse of vitamin D.
		chronic renal failure.
		drugs which increase instestinal absorption of calcium.
		B & C


3	Symptoms of hyperparathyroidism include:
		acid urine, kidney stones.
		abdominal pain, polyuria, pathologic fractures.
		hypotension, peptic ulcer disease.
		A & B


4	Manifestation of hypocalcemia includes:
		Myopathy.
		Lethargy.
		Hypertension.
		Tetany.
		Bone cysts.

5	Hypoparathyroidism is most commonly caused by:
		pituitary hyposecretion.
		parathyroid adenoma.
		parathyroid gland damage.
		hypothalmic inactivity.


6	____ hyperparathyroidism is characterized by autonomous secretion of PTH.
		Primary
		Secondary
		Tertiary
		Congenital


7	Symptoms related to hypoparathyroidism are related to:
		hypercalcemia
		hypocalcemia
		hyperkalemia
		hypokalemia


8	Some symptoms of hypoparathyroidism might include:
		muscle spasms, hyperreflexia.
		cardiac dysrhythmias.
		constipation, anorexia, vomiting.
		hypertension.