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    Renal Review
    Renal Review
    Renal Review
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    Renal Review

    By Jeremy Boroff

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    This ebook is 25 board style multiple choice questions, answers, and detailed explanations in the area of nephrology. This ebook is designed for medical students, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners preparing for boards. Registered nurses may also find it helpful.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJeremy Boroff
    Release dateFeb 26, 2013
    ISBN9781301495627
    Renal Review
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    Jeremy Boroff

    I Am an emergency medicine physician assistant for the last 10 years. Prior to this I worked as a Registered Respiratory Therapist for 7 years. In my spare time I write board review apps and ebooks and enjoy spending time with my wife and two little boys Samuel 6 years, and Michael 10 months. I also guest lecture quite often.

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      Renal Review - Jeremy Boroff

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      1.  Which of the following regarding Calcium is not true?

      A.  Acidosis decrease calcium binding to albumin which decreases total circulating free calcium.

      B.  The principle sites of regulation of calcium are the renal tubules, the proximal small intestine, and bone cells.

      C.  Calcium absorption is decreased by 1,25 (OH) 2 D and PTH.

      D.  PTH causes reabsorption of calcium at the proximal tubule of the kidney

      1.  C is the correct answer.  Calcium absorption is increased by PTH and 1,25 (OH) 2 D.  PTH also causes reabsorption of the calcium at the proximal tubule of the kidney.  Alkalosis can cause an increase of free calcium.  This

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