Hypocalcemia and Calcium Ionized Measurement Quiz

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What is the term for the condition where calcium levels are lower than normal?

Hypocalcaemia

Hypocalcemia (correct)

Hypercalcemia

Calcemia

What is the normal range for total calcium levels in the blood?

> 9.5 mg/dl

> 8.8 mg/dl (correct)

< 8.5 mg/dl

< 8.8 mg/dl

What is the unit of measurement for calcium levels in the blood?

mg/dl (correct)

mmol/l

μmol/l

mg/l

What type of calcium is also measured in addition to total calcium?

Ionized calcium Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of measuring ionized calcium?

It is the active form of calcium in the blood Signup and view all the answers

A patient's calcium level test result shows a reading of 8.2 mg/dl. What can be inferred from this result?

The patient has hypocalcemia. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to measure ionized calcium in addition to total calcium?

To assess the functionality of calcium in the blood. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of measuring calcium levels in the blood?

To monitor parathyroid hormone function. Signup and view all the answers

A patient's calcium level is 9.5 mg/dl. What can be inferred about this patient's calcium level?

The patient's calcium level is within the normal range. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the unit 'mg/dl' in measuring calcium levels?

It is a standard unit of measurement for electrolyte levels. Signup and view all the answers

Hypocalcemia and Calcium Ionized Measurement Quiz

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What is the term for the condition where calcium levels are lower than normal?

What is the normal range for total calcium levels in the blood?

What is the unit of measurement for calcium levels in the blood?

What type of calcium is also measured in addition to total calcium?

What is the significance of measuring ionized calcium?

A patient's calcium level test result shows a reading of 8.2 mg/dl. What can be inferred from this result?

Why is it important to measure ionized calcium in addition to total calcium?

What is the primary purpose of measuring calcium levels in the blood?

A patient's calcium level is 9.5 mg/dl. What can be inferred about this patient's calcium level?

What is the significance of the unit 'mg/dl' in measuring calcium levels?

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