NCLEX-RN
Endocrine RN NCLEX Questions Questions
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The nurse is caring for a client who recently had a total parathyroidectomy. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate that the primary health care provider (PHCP) will order?
Correct Answer: A, B
Rationale: Parathyroidectomy removes PTH, lowering calcium. Calcium carbonate supplements calcium, and cholecalciferol (vitamin
D) aids absorption. Calcitonin lowers calcium, and folic acid and magnesium are unrelated.
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