The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient Diagnosed with Hyperparathyroidism Secondary

question 43

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a patient diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism secondary to renal failure about the patient's new prescription for cinacalcet (Sensipar) . The nurse knows the patient understands teaching regarding the medication when the patient states, "This medication works by

• A)increasing the sensitivity of the calcium-sensing receptors of the parathyroid gland to serum calcium."
• B)blocking calcium receptors in the nervous system and musculoskeletal system."
• C)decreasing reabsorption of calcium in the distal renal tubule."
• D)binding calcium to bile salts that are then excreted through the GI tract."

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