Which of the Following Statements Is Correct with Regard to Hypercalcemia

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct with regard to hypercalcemia?

• A)Hypercalcemia is often a result of hyperparathyroidism, because the increased levels of parathyroid hormone associated with this condition cause an increase in the amount of calcium in the blood.
• B)Hypercalcemia is often a result of hyperparathyroidism, because the decreased levels of parathyroid hormone associated with this condition cause an increase in the amount of calcium in the blood.
• C)Hypercalcemia is often a result of hypoparathyroidism, because the increased levels of parathyroid hormone associated with this condition cause an increase in the amount of calcium in the blood.
• D)Hypercalcemia is often a result of hypoparathyroidism, because the decreased levels of parathyroid hormone associated with this condition cause an increase in the amount of calcium in the blood.

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