A patient has hypocalcemia caused by parathyroid hormone deficiency. Which medication will the nurse anticipate giving to this patient?
a. Calcitonin
b. Calcitriol
c. Calcium
d. Vitamin D
ANS: B
Calcitriol is given for management of hypocalcemia caused by parathyroid hormone deficiency. Calcitonin is used to treat hyperparathyroidism. Calcium and vitamin D are not useful in parathyroid deficiency.
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