A patient being treated for hyperparathyroidism is to receive calcitonin (Calcimar). Which patient assessment should occur before this medication is administered?
a. Assessment for hydration status
b. Evaluation for cardiac dysrhythmia
c. Test for sensitivity
d. Radiography for the presence of urinary calculi
C
Because anaphylaxis is not an uncommon side effect of calcitonin, sensitivity testing should be performed before administering the drug.
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