Hyperparathyroidism — NCLEX Cheat Sheet
↑ PTH → ↑ Ca, ↓ phosphate
👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team
🕐 Updated 2026-07-11
🏷️ Physiological Adaptation
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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Hyperparathyroidism on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!
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- ↑ PTH pulls Ca from bones
- Parathyroid adenoma common
- ↑ Ca >10.5, ↓ phosphate
- ↑ PTH level
- Bones, stones, groans, moans
- Fractures, kidney stones, ↓ DTR
- Constipation, weakness, fatigue
- Hydrate, ↑ fluids, ambulate
- Parathyroidectomy, bisphosphonates
- Report Ca >13 → cardiac risk
✨Quick Tip
PTH excess causes hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia.
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