A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate an Increased Level of Parathyroid

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Multiple Choice

A patient's laboratory test results indicate an increased level of parathyroid hormone (PTH) .This finding is consistent with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.

• A)Primary hyperparathyroidism
• B)Pseudogout
• C)DiGeorge's syndrome
• D)Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
• E)Sarcoidosis

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Definitions:

Penlight

A small, handheld flashlight commonly used in healthcare settings for patient examinations.

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