What are the causes of hypocalcemia? (Select all that apply.)
A)Repeated blood administration
B)Pancreatitis
C)Decreased reabsorption of calcium
D)Hyperparathyroidism
E)Kidney stones

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Blood transfusions are a common cause of hypocalcemia because the citrate solution used in storing whole blood binds with calcium. Pancreatitis causes a release of lipases into soft-tissue spaces; consequently, the free fatty acids that are formed bind calcium, causing a decrease in ionized calcium. The other options are not recognized causes of hypocalcemia.

What Are the Causes of Hypocalcemia? (Select All That Apply