A patient has hypocalcemia caused by parathyroid hormone deficiency. Which medication will the nurse anticipate giving to this patient?

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Hypocalcemia caused by parathyroid hormone deficiency can be treated with Calcitriol, a form of Vitamin D that increases calcium absorption in the gut and kidney, and helps to maintain serum calcium levels. Calcitonin, calcium, and Vitamin D alone may not address the root cause of the hypocalcemia in this situation.

A Patient Has Hypocalcemia Caused by Parathyroid Hormone Deficiency