What is the most common reason for hypercalcemia, serum calcium above 10.5 mg?
a. hypoactive thyroid gland
b. hyperactive parathyroid gland
c. hyperactive adrenal gland
d. hypoactive pituitary gland
Ans: b. hyperactive parathyroid gland
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