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Parathyroid Disorders and Calcium Balance Practice Questions

19 free Parathyroid Disorders and Calcium Balance practice questions for the NCLEX Exam, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.

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  1. Q1. What is the primary role of the Parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
  2. Q2. In primary hyperparathyroidism, which laboratory pattern would be expected?
  3. Q3. What is a common skeletal complication of untreated hyperparathyroidism?
  4. Q4. Which physical sign may be expected in a patient with mild hypercalcemia from primary hyperparathyroidism?
  5. Q5. Which medication class might be used in a patient with hyperparathyroidism who cannot tolerate surgery?
  6. Q6. In hypoparathyroidism, what is the expected phosphate level?
  7. Q7. Which condition may predispose to tertiary hyperparathyroidism?
  8. Q8. For a patient with hyperparathyroidism who is asymptomatic but meets surgical criteria, what is the nurse's recommended action?
  9. Q9. In primary hyperparathyroidism, one would expect which of the following laboratory patterns?
  10. Q10. A patient with hypocalcemia, tetany, tingling around lips and fingers, and a history of thyroid surgery likely has:
  11. Q11. Which of the following is a common skeletal complication of untreated hyperparathyroidism?
  12. Q12. A nurse monitors a patient post-parathyroidectomy for “hungry bone syndrome”. Which finding would support this condition?
  13. Q13. In Secondary hyperparathyroidism, which of the following is often the underlying cause?
  14. Q14. Which of the following patients is most at risk for developing hypoparathyroidism?
  15. Q15. A patient with hypoparathyroidism is started on calcium and active vitamin D. The nurse’s teaching should include:
  16. Q16. Which electrolyte abnormality should a nurse anticipate in a patient with hyperparathyroidism?
  17. Q17. What is the expected phosphate level in hypoparathyroidism?
  18. Q18. A patient with hyperparathyroidism is found to have bone demineralization. Which bone density site is particularly vulnerable?
  19. Q19. For a patient with hyperparathyroidism who is asymptomatic but meets surgical criteria, the nurse emphasizes: