Calcium Is Given to Patients for All of the Following

question 3

Multiple Choice

Calcium is given to patients for all of the following reasons except ______.

• A)milk fever
• B)eclampsia
• C)severe shock
• D)endocrine disorders

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs, influencing many physiological processes.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another 'target' neuron.

Target Organs

Specific organs or tissues at which a drug, hormone, or other substance acts.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, often used in treating depression and other disorders.