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Which vitamin D metabolite has the most rapid onset of maximal action?
Which vitamin D metabolite has the most rapid onset of maximal action?
What happens in the absence of vitamin D in relation to dietary calcium absorption?
What happens in the absence of vitamin D in relation to dietary calcium absorption?
Which form of vitamin D has a long half-life and requires several weeks to saturate body stores?
Which form of vitamin D has a long half-life and requires several weeks to saturate body stores?
What is a potential consequence of overdosing on ergocalciferol?
What is a potential consequence of overdosing on ergocalciferol?
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Among ergocalciferol, dihydrotachysterol, and calcitriol, which has the highest effectiveness compared to parent vitamin D?
Among ergocalciferol, dihydrotachysterol, and calcitriol, which has the highest effectiveness compared to parent vitamin D?
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Which element, when dissolved in water, acquires a positive charge?
Which element, when dissolved in water, acquires a positive charge?
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What is the main electrolyte found in interstitial fluid?
What is the main electrolyte found in interstitial fluid?
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Which electrolyte is a cation with a positive charge?
Which electrolyte is a cation with a positive charge?
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What is the normal range for Calcium in the body?
What is the normal range for Calcium in the body?
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Which of the following is a side effect of calcitonin?
Which of the following is a side effect of calcitonin?
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Where is 2/3 of Total Body Water (TBW) located?
Where is 2/3 of Total Body Water (TBW) located?
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How do bisphosphonates act in the treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy?
How do bisphosphonates act in the treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy?
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What is a rare adverse effect associated with repeated doses of bisphosphonates?
What is a rare adverse effect associated with repeated doses of bisphosphonates?
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What is the main function of calcitonin in relation to calcium levels?
What is the main function of calcitonin in relation to calcium levels?
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How do bisphosphonates affect bone resorption?
How do bisphosphonates affect bone resorption?
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Which ions are provided by the dissociation of calcium chloride in water?
Which ions are provided by the dissociation of calcium chloride in water?
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What percentage of body calcium is excreted in the feces as insoluble salts?
What percentage of body calcium is excreted in the feces as insoluble salts?
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What is a common side effect of calcium chloride following rapid IV injection?
What is a common side effect of calcium chloride following rapid IV injection?
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In what condition is calcium chloride not recommended as routine treatment?
In what condition is calcium chloride not recommended as routine treatment?
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What is the main function of Vitamin D in the body?
What is the main function of Vitamin D in the body?
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Which ions does Vitamin D stimulate the absorption of, in addition to calcium?
Which ions does Vitamin D stimulate the absorption of, in addition to calcium?
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What is the normal range of magnesium in the body?
What is the normal range of magnesium in the body?
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Which calcium disorder is characterized by high levels of calcium in the blood?
Which calcium disorder is characterized by high levels of calcium in the blood?
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What is the main side effect associated with rapid intravenous injections of calcium gluconate?
What is the main side effect associated with rapid intravenous injections of calcium gluconate?
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Where does most of the body's calcium exist?
Where does most of the body's calcium exist?
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How is calcium gluconate primarily eliminated from the body?
How is calcium gluconate primarily eliminated from the body?
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What is the mechanism of action of calcium chloride?
What is the mechanism of action of calcium chloride?
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