Which Laboratory Values Representing Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) and Serum Calcium

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Multiple Choice

Which laboratory values representing parathyroid hormone (PTH) and serum calcium are consistent with a diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism?

• A) Appropriately high PTH along with hypocalcemia
• B) Appropriately increased PTH and low or normal serum calcium
• C) Inappropriate secretion of PTH along with hypercalcemia
• D) Prolonged inappropriate secretion of PTH with subsequent hypercalcemia

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