Use Your Newly Acquired Knowledge of the Calcium Cation to Determine

question 15

Multiple Choice

Use your newly acquired knowledge of the calcium cation to determine the true statement related to calcium in the body.

• A) The normal serum concentration of calcium ranges between 5.0 and 6.5 mEq/l.
• B) When given intravenously, calcium is usually administered in the form of calcium chloride or calcium gluconate.
• C) Excessive calcium in the blood results in hyperexcitability of nerve and muscle fibers (tetany).
• D) A deficiency of calcium produces muscle weakness and may lead to cardiac and respiratory failure.

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